MULTINATIONAL Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of multinational

as in international

relating to or involving two or more nations multinational efforts to negotiate a lasting peace in the region

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Recent Examples of multinational

Adjective

The following year, Saudi Arabia led a multinational coalition that entered the war in an attempt to restore the government. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 But large multinational companies, whose original varieties are fiercely protected, have had some success. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

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Not wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. — David Szondy march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026 Navratil’s efforts to boost performance at the struggling Swiss multinational have been hampered by a major infant formula recall. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multinational

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multinational

Adjective

Expectations around workload and external factors, including international conflicts and crises, are contributing to these heightened anxieties.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The SoHo store is expected to appeal more to a downtown, international and fashion-forward shopper.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of international

Noun

The acquisition greatly expanded Sunkyong’s energy business and helped establish it as one of the country’s largest conglomerates.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
In the end, Ellison picked the name of his original film production company, Skydance Media, to encompass everything that is getting stuffed into the new conglomerate.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of conglomerate

Noun

The new megacorporation, which could reshape how millions will access news, movies, sports and video games, faces fierce opposition from inside and outside Hollywood.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Vought created Black Noir as a failsafe, as the megacorporation feared losing control of Homelander and knew that only a clone could match his power.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Definition of megacorporation

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