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
The transatlantic or transnational model is vital to environmental criticism: ecological problems cannot be confined within national borders.
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Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Josh Meyer is a veteran correspondent focusing on domestic, national and global security issues, including transnational criminal organizations.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Authorities say this illicit petroleum smuggling has become a primary funding source for the transnational criminal organizations, which also include the Sinaloa cartel.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Our field intelligence initiative produces research and analysis, distilling insights into transnational products.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Josh Meyer is a veteran correspondent focusing on domestic, national and global security issues, including transnational criminal organizations.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Authorities say this illicit petroleum smuggling has become a primary funding source for the transnational criminal organizations, which also include the Sinaloa cartel.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Our field intelligence initiative produces research and analysis, distilling insights into transnational products.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
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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 13 Jun. 2025.
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