Synonyms for

Multinational

Verb / ˌmʌˌltaɪˈnæʃʌnʌl / / ˌmʌˌlti:ˈnæʃʌnʌl / Another word for multinational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Involving or operating in several countries or nations.

Synonyms & similar words

transnational global international transnational worldwide cosmopolitan multicultural multinominal multiregional multiversal polycentric polynational supranational multinominal multiregional multiversal polycentric polynational supranational transnational universal

Synonyms by register

Formal

international global transnational cosmopolitan

Antonyms

local national regional domestic provincial parochial

Common collocations

  • multinational corporation
  • multinational company
  • multinational enterprise
  • multinational business
  • multinational operations
  • multinational workforce
  • multinational agreement

Word family

noun multinationalism
adjective multinational

Usage note

Often used to describe large companies operating in several countries. Can also refer to people from different nations working together.

Example sentences

  1. The multinational company produces goods in many different countries.
  2. A multinational team of scientists worked together to solve the problem.
  3. The multinational summit was held in Paris last year.
  4. My dad works for a multinational corporation.
  5. The multinational organization works to promote peace around the world.

Quotes

  • I believe that the capital should be international and not belong to any nation. - Vladimir Lenin
  • We must develop a federal world government to deal with world problems. - Richard Nixon
  • If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place. - Margaret Mead

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