International vs. Transnational
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International
International mostly means something (a company, language, or organization) involving more than a single country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries. For example, international law, which is applied by more than one country and usually everywhere on Earth, and international language which is a language spoken by residents of more than one country.
International (adjective)
Of or having to do with more than one nation.
International (adjective)
Between or among nations
"an international discussion"
International (adjective)
participated in by two or more nations
"an international competition"
International (adjective)
common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
"an international rule"
International (adjective)
serving two or more nations
"an international airport''"
International (adjective)
Of or concerning the association called the International.
International (adjective)
Independent of national boundaries; common to all people.
"The atmosphere is an international resource."
"the international community of scholars"
International (adjective)
Foreign; of another nation.
"an international student"
International (noun)
Someone who has represented their country in a particularly sport.
"The United team includes five England internationals."
International (noun)
A game or contest between two or more nations.
Transnational (adjective)
between or beyond national boundaries
Transnational (adjective)
involving several nations or nationalities
Transnational (noun)
Someone operating in several countries.
Transnational (adjective)
extending or operating across national boundaries
"transnational advertising agencies"
Transnational (noun)
a multinational company.
International (adjective)
Between or among nations; pertaining to the intercourse of nations; participated in by two or more nations; common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
International (adjective)
Of or concerning the association called the International.
International (adjective)
Independent of national boundaries; common to all people; as, the atmosphere is an international resource; the international community of scholars.
International (noun)
The International; an abbreviated from of the title of the International Workingmen's Association, the name of an association, formed in London in 1864, which has for object the promotion of the interests of the industrial classes of all nations.
International (noun)
A member of the International Association.
International (noun)
any of several international socialist organizations
International (adjective)
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations;
"international affairs"
"an international agreement"
"international waters"
International (adjective)
from or between other countries;
"external commerce"
"international trade"
"developing nations need outside help"
Transnational (adjective)
involving or operating in several nations or nationalities;
"multinational corporations"
"transnational terrorist networks"
