multinational

adjective

mul·​ti·​na·​tion·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce multinational (audio)
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Synonyms of multinationalnext
1
: of or relating to more than two nationalities
a multinational society
2
a
: of, relating to, or involving more than two nations
a multinational alliance
b
: having divisions in more than two countries
a multinational corporation
multinational noun

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multinational efforts to negotiate a lasting peace in the region
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As far back as 1989, Wilson was sold to Amer Sports, a Finnish multinational manufacturer of athletic equipment. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Drozdovskaya's multinational team of more than 30 astronomers has been chasing down complex organic molecules, large molecules that include carbon atoms, in the planetary construction yards around eleven young stars. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The carrier is expected to hold NATO command ship responsibilities until mid-2027, positioning it to lead a multinational naval force if activated during an international crisis. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Rural demand is key for major multinational companies in India such as Hindustan Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive India, Nestle India, and the automakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors, per market data based on annual reports and earnings calls. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multinational

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of multinational was in 1854

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“Multinational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multinational. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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multinational

1 of 2 adjective
mul·​ti·​na·​tion·​al
ˌməl-ti-ˈnash-nəl, 
-ən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or involving more than two nations
2
: having divisions in more than two countries

multinational

2 of 2 noun
: a multinational corporation
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