🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

초국가적

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chogukgajeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Supranational/ˌsuː.prəˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"유럽 연합은 초국가적 기구입니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 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. 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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