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transnational Definition

trans·na·tional (trans nas̸hə nəl, tranz-)

adjective

transcending the limits, interests, etc. of a single nation

transnational Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • scope: If they are transnational in scope, then no regulatory or fiscal system is really able to regulate their activity.
  • nature: The incapacities stem ultimately from the fact that the information infrastructure is transnational in nature.
  • character: Infinite war is the war that is fought for a " national " security in which capitalist production and sovereignty are transnational in character.

Modifies a noun

  • corporation: Many transnational corporations operate points systems or loyalty cards.
  • co-operation: Their vision of Europe is based on transnational co-operation, between citizens of national states - which continue to exist.
  • mafia: The most likely culprits, says the General, were transnational mafias and international oligarchs More.. .
  • cooperation: They aim to promote transnational cooperation across the EU.
  • mobility: The transnational mobility of researchers needs to be further encouraged.
  • capitalism: But in 2003, the US is the global cop for transnational capitalism.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: Today organized crime is a truly transnational phenomenon and is a subject of international concern.
  • increasingly: This new world culture is secular and increasingly transnational.
  • not: The Canadian people, not transnational corporations, should set this country's social, cultural and economic priorities.

Used with adjective complement

  • combat: The development of judicial and police cooperation is essential to effectively combat transnational organized crime.
  • become: The fundamental argument of The European Ritual is that European football is now becoming transnational.