Multinational

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌmʌltiˈnæʃənl/

Definitions of multinational

noun a company operating in several countries

Example Sentences

A1 A multinational is a company that operates in multiple countries.

A2 The multinational opened a new branch in China last year.

B1 Working for a multinational can provide valuable international experience.

B2 The multinational corporation has offices in over 50 countries.

C1 The multinational conglomerate has diversified into various industries.

C2 The multinational enterprise has a global market presence and influence.

adjective relating to or involving several countries

Example Sentences

A1 I work for a multinational company.

A2 Multinational corporations often have offices in multiple countries.

B1 The multinational team collaborated on a project that spanned across continents.

B2 The multinational agreement was signed by representatives from various countries.

C1 The multinational conglomerate has subsidiaries in over 50 countries.

C2 The multinational corporation's CEO is a prominent figure in global business.

Examples of multinational in a Sentence

formal The multinational corporation operates in several countries around the world.

informal My cousin works for a big multinational company.

slang I heard that multinational gig is paying really well.

figurative Her mind was like a multinational organization, with thoughts coming from all over the world.

Grammatical Forms of multinational

past tense

multinationalized

plural

multinationals

comparative

more multinational

superlative

most multinational

present tense

multinationalize

future tense

will multinationalize

perfect tense

have multinationalized

continuous tense

is multinationalizing

singular

multinational

positive degree

multinational

infinitive

to multinationalize

gerund

multinationalizing

participle

multinationalized

Origin and Evolution of multinational

First Known Use: 1930 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'multinational' originated from the Latin word 'multinationalis', which is a combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'nationalis' meaning 'of or relating to a nation'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'multinational' was first used in the early 20th century to describe companies or organizations that operate in multiple countries. Over time, the word has come to signify not just companies, but any entity with operations in multiple nations.