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Multinational: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：global corporation (multinational)
multinational
/ˌmʌltiˈnæʃənl/
adj./n.
A large company that has offices, factories, or business activities in many different countries.
global corporation
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/ˈɡloʊbəl ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
adj./n.
A large company that operates offices, factories, or business activities in many different countries.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'national' meaning 'of a nation'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of MULTIple NATIONAL flags flying together at a global company.
📖 Example
My dream is to work for a leading multinational in the technology sector after graduation.
I aspire to work for a top global company in the tech industry after finishing school.
🔗 Collocations
multinational corporation – A large company operating in multiple countries
multinational enterprise – A business entity with international operations
multinational conglomerate – A corporation that owns multiple companies in various countries
🔄 Synonyms
transnational (adj./n.) – Operating across national boundaries
global (adj.) – Relating to the whole world
international (adj.) – Involving two or more countries
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
multinationalism (n.) – The principle or practice of operating across multiple nations
multinationally (adv.) – In a manner involving multiple countries
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'multinational' emerged in the mid-20th century with globalization. 'Multi-' comes from Latin 'multus' (many), and 'national' from Latin 'nationem' (nation), describing cross-border entities.
Meaning 2：involving multiple countries (multinational)
multinational
/ˌmʌltiˈnæʃənl/
adj./n.
Involving or operating in several different countries.
involving multiple countries
➕
/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ ˈmʌltɪpl ˈkʌntriz/
adj./n.
Involving or operating in several different countries.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The music festival is a multinational event, featuring artists from Asia, Europe, and America.
The festival includes performers from various continents, making it an event that spans multiple nations.
🔗 Collocations
multinational agreement – An agreement between several countries
multinational force – A military or police unit from multiple nations
multinational collaboration – Cooperation involving different countries
🔄 Synonyms
international (adj.) – Involving two or more countries
global (adj.) – Worldwide in scope
cross-border (adj.) – Extending across national boundaries
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
multinationally (adv.) – In a way that involves multiple nations
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