C1 adjective Formal

transnatous

/trænzˈneɪtəs/

Relating to processes, entities, or influences that extend beyond or operate across the boundaries of a single nation. It characterizes phenomena that are no longer restricted by national borders, emphasizing a globalized or borderless state of existence.

Examples

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1

Even in my everyday life, the transnatous reach of digital media means I consume news from five different continents before breakfast.

Even in my everyday life, the transnatous reach of digital media means I consume news from five different continents before breakfast.

2

The committee argued that transnatous environmental regulations are the only way to effectively combat climate change.

The committee argued that transnatous environmental regulations are the only way to effectively combat climate change.

3

Our local music scene has become quite transnatous lately, with artists blending styles from all over the world.

Our local music scene has become quite transnatous lately, with artists blending styles from all over the world.

Word Family

Noun
transnativity
Verb
transnationalize
Adverb
transnatously
Adjective
transnatous
Related
transnationalism
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Trans-' in Transport (moving across) and 'Nat' as in National. It's 'Across-National'.

Quick Quiz

The _______ nature of the internet makes it difficult for individual governments to censor information effectively.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transnatous

Examples

1

Even in my everyday life, the transnatous reach of digital media means I consume news from five different continents before breakfast.

everyday

Even in my everyday life, the transnatous reach of digital media means I consume news from five different continents before breakfast.

2

The committee argued that transnatous environmental regulations are the only way to effectively combat climate change.

formal

The committee argued that transnatous environmental regulations are the only way to effectively combat climate change.

3

Our local music scene has become quite transnatous lately, with artists blending styles from all over the world.

informal

Our local music scene has become quite transnatous lately, with artists blending styles from all over the world.

4

Academic discourse often explores the transnatous identities of migrant workers who maintain deep ties to multiple homelands.

academic

Academic discourse often explores the transnatous identities of migrant workers who maintain deep ties to multiple homelands.

5

The CEO proposed a transnatous business model to ensure the brand remains consistent across all European and Asian markets.

business

The CEO proposed a transnatous business model to ensure the brand remains consistent across all European and Asian markets.

Word Family

Noun
transnativity
Verb
transnationalize
Adverb
transnatously
Adjective
transnatous
Related
transnationalism

Common Collocations

transnatous identity transnatous identity
transnatous corporation transnatous corporation
transnatous governance transnatous governance
transnatous network transnatous network
transnatous migration transnatous migration

Common Phrases

transnatous flow of ideas

transnatous flow of ideas

transnatous advocacy

transnatous advocacy

transnatous social space

transnatous social space

Often Confused With

transnatous vs international

International implies relations between nations, while transnatous implies processes that ignore or cross borders entirely.

transnatous vs transmutous

Transmutous refers to changing form or substance, whereas transnatous refers to crossing national boundaries.

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Usage Notes

This word is primarily used in academic, political, or economic contexts to describe high-level global systems. It is less common in casual conversation than the synonym 'transnational'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'international' when they mean 'transnatous'; remember that 'trans-' suggests moving through or beyond, rather than just 'between'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Trans-' in Transport (moving across) and 'Nat' as in National. It's 'Across-National'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'trans' (across, beyond) and 'natio' (birth, nation), with the English suffix '-ous' (full of, characterized by).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. No comparative or superlative forms (rare to say 'more transnatous').
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Cultural Context

The term has gained relevance in the 21st century to describe the decline of the traditional nation-state in favor of global networks.

Quick Quiz

The _______ nature of the internet makes it difficult for individual governments to censor information effectively.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transnatous

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