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trans⋅na⋅tion⋅al

[trans-nash-uh-nl, tranz-]
–adjective
1. going beyond national boundaries or interests: a transnational economy.
2. comprising persons, sponsors, etc., of different nationalities: a transnational company.
–noun
3. a company, organization, etc., representing two or more nationalities.

Origin:
1920–25; trans- + national


trans⋅na⋅tion⋅al⋅ism, noun
trans⋅na⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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trans·na·tion·al   (trāns-nāsh'ə-nəl, trānz-)   
adj.  
  1. Reaching beyond or transcending national boundaries: "the transnational ramifications of terror networks" (Emanuel Litvinoff).

  2. Relating to or involving several nations or nationalities: transnational organizations.

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