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 observation satellite, called Iceye-X36, is operated by Iceye, a multinational company with offices in the United States, Finland and several other countries across Europe and Asia. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026 As far back as 1989, Wilson was sold to Amer Sports, a Finnish multinational manufacturer of athletic equipment. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

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

Netanyahu’s decision to bring two Jewish supremacists into government became emblematic of Israel’s rightward turn—and one of the factors in its growing international isolation.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Currently, 90% of Space42’s revenue is generated in the UAE, with the remaining 10% coming from international markets.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of international

Noun

Dangote’s conglomerate was built on cement and food products, but the ongoing expansion of its Lagos refinery and the recent groundbreaking for a second on Kenya’s coast have seen the group emerge as an influential player in Africa’s energy sector.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
From that foothold, Pérez built Grupo Emco Holding, a multinational conglomerate spanning mining, airports, energy and logistics.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of conglomerate

Noun

As Silverhand’s consciousness begins overwriting V’s own, the two must work together to separate from each other and save V’s life by confronting the Arasaka Corporation, a powerful megacorporation acting as the de facto ruler of the city.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
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