multinational
adjective
mul·ti·na·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
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
Examples of multinational in a Sentence
multinational efforts to negotiate a lasting peace in the region
Recent Examples on the Web
Outside of in-store partnerships, French multinational retailer Sephora has been relentless in its efforts to expand.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
This sort of multinational operation for a single ship is not unusual.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The gulf between China’s promises to open up and level playing fields and the reality on the ground continues to turn off multinational companies.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Many of those tools are going to lean on artificial intelligence to help multinational companies remain compliant—but also transform their businesses along the way.
—Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 pushed multinational companies to swiftly leave their investments in Russia, resulting in more than $103 billion in losses.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The council will be tasked with naming a new prime minister, prepare for the arrival of an multinational force and set a path toward elections.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Image Image Our reporters interviewed people at every stage of the supply chain, including dozens of laborers, contractors, mill owners and former executives at multinational companies.
—Qadri Inzamam Saumya Khandelwal, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Since nearly half of Vietnam’s manufacturing involves multinational companies, investor confidence is vital.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
This sort of multinational operation for a single ship is not unusual.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The gulf between China’s promises to open up and level playing fields and the reality on the ground continues to turn off multinational companies.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Many of those tools are going to lean on artificial intelligence to help multinational companies remain compliant—but also transform their businesses along the way.
—Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 pushed multinational companies to swiftly leave their investments in Russia, resulting in more than $103 billion in losses.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The council will be tasked with naming a new prime minister, prepare for the arrival of an multinational force and set a path toward elections.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Image Image Our reporters interviewed people at every stage of the supply chain, including dozens of laborers, contractors, mill owners and former executives at multinational companies.
—Qadri Inzamam Saumya Khandelwal, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Since nearly half of Vietnam’s manufacturing involves multinational companies, investor confidence is vital.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Multinational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multinational. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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