transnational

adjective

trans·​na·​tion·​al (ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 

(ˌ)tranz-

: extending or going beyond national boundaries

transnational corporations

transnationalism

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

(ˌ)tranz-

noun

Synonyms

• foreign
• international
• multinational

Examples of transnational in a Sentence

climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

Recent Examples on the Web

In a globalized world of porous borders and transnational connectivity, a metastasizing threat only remains localized for so long. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025

Then, after Trump’s election victory in November, Musk appeared to be newly emboldened, courting even more transnational right-wing figures including activists in the United Kingdom. —David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025

The seizure comes as the Coast Guard is ramping up efforts to disrupt the transnational shipment of illicit drugs by cartels operating in Central and South American seas, said Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025

This transnational criminal organization, which President Joe Biden’s administration placed sanctions on last year, has ties to human trafficking, drug trafficking and money laundering. —John Fabbricatore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transnational

• binational
• irrational
• subnational
• international
• multinational
• supranational
• national
• rational