supranational

[ soo-pruh-nash-uh-nl ]

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Part of Speech adjective

Origin + Etymology

1871 from supra- + national

Synonyms

multinational
international community
exchange
global village
international relations

Antonyms

national

Definition

having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or governments

Example

A) When in international waters, one has to be aware of supranational law. B) NATO, with its many different countries, is a supranational organization.

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