International vs. Transnational

International vs. Transnational — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between International and Transnational

Internationaladjective

Of, relating to, or involving two or more nations

an international commission.international affairs.

Transnationaladjective

Reaching beyond or transcending national boundaries

"the transnational ramifications of terror networks" (Emanuel Litvinoff).

Internationaladjective

Extending across or transcending national boundaries

international fame.

Transnationaladjective

Relating to or involving several nations or nationalities

transnational organizations.

Internationalnoun

Any of several socialist organizations of international scope formed during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Transnationaladjective

between or beyond national boundaries

Internationaladjective

Of or having to do with more than one nation.

Transnationaladjective

involving several nations or nationalities

Internationaladjective

Between or among nations

an international discussion

Transnationalnoun

Someone operating in several countries.

Internationaladjective

participated in by two or more nations

an international competition

Transnationaladjective

involving or operating in several nations or nationalities;

multinational corporationstransnational terrorist networks

Internationaladjective

common to, or affecting, two or more nations.

an international rule

Internationaladjective

serving two or more nations

an international airport''

Internationaladjective

Of or concerning the association called the International.

Internationaladjective

Independent of national boundaries; common to all people.

The atmosphere is an international resource.the international community of scholars

Internationaladjective

Foreign; of another nation.

an international student

Internationalnoun

(sports) Someone who has represented their country in a particularly sport.

The United team includes five England internationals.

Internationalnoun

(sports) A game or contest between two or more nations.

Internationalnoun

any of several international socialist organizations

Internationaladjective

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations;

international affairsan international agreementinternational waters

Internationaladjective

from or between other countries;

external commerceinternational tradedeveloping nations need outside help