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
In a further bid to multilateral engagement, Indonesia has initiated plans to pursue membership in two transnational economic groupings: the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Under her leadership, this transnational exchange created a space to celebrate women’s mountaineering achievements.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Both parents have been accused by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of being members of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang with transnational ties.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
This vaccine, the RTS,S, approved by the World Health Organization in October 2021, represents decades of research, transnational collaboration and advocacy.
—Mario Jimenez, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Under her leadership, this transnational exchange created a space to celebrate women’s mountaineering achievements.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Both parents have been accused by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of being members of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang with transnational ties.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
This vaccine, the RTS,S, approved by the World Health Organization in October 2021, represents decades of research, transnational collaboration and advocacy.
—Mario Jimenez, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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As the Trump administration freezes and slashes billions of dollars in research funding, meddles with curricula, and threatens international students’ ability to study in the US, governments, universities and research institutions in Canada, Europe and Asia are racing to attract fleeing talent.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Merely considering income tax consequences is insufficient and guidance from professionals adept at planning for expatriates with substantial knowledge of income, estates, and gift taxes along with international tax treaties can be significantly beneficial.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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