transnational
adjective
trans·na·tion·al (ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
(ˌ)tranz-
: extending or going beyond national boundaries
transnational corporations
Examples of transnational in a Sentence
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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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 Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories and security — something in short supply when Iran has shown no compunction in attacking neighbors’ energy facilities. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Operation Pacific Viper targets major drug corridor Coast Guard officials said the operation focuses on one of the primary corridors used by transnational criminal organizations to move cocaine northbound. —Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region. —Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transnational
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories and security — something in short supply when Iran has shown no compunction in attacking neighbors’ energy facilities. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Operation Pacific Viper targets major drug corridor Coast Guard officials said the operation focuses on one of the primary corridors used by transnational criminal organizations to move cocaine northbound. —Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region. —Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transnational
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/transnational. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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