multinational

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mul·ti·na·tion·al / ˌməltiˈnashənl; ˌməlˌtī-/ • adj. including or involving several countries or individuals of several nationalities: 1,500 troops were sent to join the multinational force. ∎  (of a business organization) operating in several countries: multinational corporations.• n. a company operating in several countries.DERIVATIVES: mul·ti·na·tion·al·ly adv.