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- [muhl-tee-nash-uh-nl, muhl-tahy-]
- /ˌmʌl tiˈnæʃ ə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ-/
- /ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
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- [muhl-tee-nash-uh-nl, muhl-tahy-]
- /ˌmʌl tiˈnæʃ ə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ-/
Definitions of multinational word
- noun multinational a large corporation with operations and subsidiaries in several countries. 1
- adjective multinational of, relating to, or involving several nations. 1
- adjective multinational noting or pertaining to multinationals. 1
- noun multinational Including or involving several countries or individuals of several nationalities. 1
- adjective multinational company: international 1
- noun multinational international company 1
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Origin of multinational
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; multi- + national
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Parts of speech for Multinational
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preposition
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multinational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for multinational
adj multinational
- global — pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal: the dream of global peace.
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
- worldwide — extending or spread throughout the world.
- continental — Continental means situated on or belonging to the continent of Europe except for Britain.
- multicultural — of, relating to, or representing several different cultures or cultural elements: a multicultural society.
adjective multinational
- international — between or among nations; involving two or more nations: international trade.
- cosmopolitan — A cosmopolitan place or society is full of people from many different countries and cultures.
- transnational — going beyond national boundaries or interests: a transnational economy.
- offshore — off or away from the shore: They pushed the boat offshore.
noun multinational
- conglomerate — A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies.
- corporation — A corporation is a large business or company.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- holding company — a company that controls other companies through stock ownership but that usually does not engage directly in their productive operations (distinguished from parent company).
Antonyms for multinational
adjective multinational
- national — of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
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