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transnational

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Pronunciation: US /ˌtrænzˈnæʃənəl/

transnational means: Existing or happening across the borders of different countries.

adjective

ACROSS NATIONAL BORDERSC1

Existing or happening across the borders of different countries.

  • The police investigated transnational crime.
  • Transnational trade connects markets across several borders.
  • The charity belongs to a transnational network.

Similar words: cross-border, international

Common phrases: transnational crime, transnational trade, transnational networks, transnational company

noun

INTERNATIONAL OPERATORC2

A person or business that works or carries out activities in several countries.

  • The firm became a major transnational.
  • Several transnationals opened offices in the city.
  • The report examined the operations of a large transnational.

Similar words: multinational

Common phrases: large transnational, powerful transnational, transnational's operations

Questions about transnational

What does transnational mean?

Existing or happening across the borders of different countries.

What is transnational in other languages?

Türkçe: ulusötesi · Español: transnacional · Français: transnational · Deutsch: transnational · Italiano: transnazionale · 日本語: 国境を越えた

How do you pronounce transnational?

It is pronounced /ˌtrænzˈnæʃənəl/.

How do you use transnational in a sentence?

The police investigated transnational crime. Transnational trade connects markets across several borders.

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