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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessupranational
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /zuːpʁanaʦioˈnaːl/
"Die Europäische Union ist eine supranationale Organisation."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or governments.
"The European Union is a supranational organization capable of enforcing laws across member states." - 2
Transcending the limits or interests of a single nation.
"Global climate agreements require supranational cooperation to achieve meaningful reduction in emissions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'supra-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' combined with 'national', originating from 'nation' via Old French and Latin 'natio'. The term emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly following the formation of international bodies like the European Coal and Steel Community, to describe entities whose power transcends national boundaries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Supranational" is said worldwide
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supranational
Transliteration: /sy.pʁa.na.sjɔ.nal/
"L'Union européenne est une organisation supranationale."
supranational
Transliteration: /zuːpʁanaʦioˈnaːl/
"Die Europäische Union ist eine supranationale Organisation."
sovranazionale
Transliteration: /so.vra.nat.tsjoˈna.le/
"L'Unione Europea è un'organizzazione sovranazionale."
supranacional
Transliteration: /su.pɾa.na.sjoˈnal/
"La Unión Europea es una organización supranacional."
supranacional
Transliteration: /su.pɾa.na.si.oˈnaw/
"A União Europeia é uma organização supranacional."
अधिराष्ट्रीय
Transliteration: adhirāshtrīya
"यूरोपीय संघ एक अधिराष्ट्रीय संगठन है।"
超国家
Transliteration: chāoguójiā
"欧盟是一个超国家组织。"
초국가적
Transliteration: chogukgajeok
"유럽 연합은 초국가적 기구입니다."
超国家的
Transliteration: chōkokkateki
"欧州連合は超国家的機関である。"
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