TRANSNATIONAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

transnational

adjective

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈnash-nəl

as in international

relating to or involving two or more nations climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

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Recent Examples of transnational International criminal court complaints for transnational repression on the territory of member states could potentially also be pursued. —

Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026 These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community. —

Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026 Consequently, European cinema is fragmented into many (often small) national cinemas, which are not able to compete with the transnational appeal of Hollywood films. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026 The two agreed to strengthen collaboration in fighting transnational crime and cyberscams and other areas, Thai government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said. —

ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transnational

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international

Adjective

In October, 2024, Yotam Ben-Hillel, an Israeli human-rights lawyer, petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court on behalf of a coalition of international aid groups in an effort to force the Israeli government to address the situation.

— Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The 49ers and Jacksonville each have two international games.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026