B2adjectivebusinesswork
US/ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
UK/ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
operating or involving several countries, especially of a large company
In context
She works for a multinational company with offices in twenty countries.
Critics say multinational corporations pay too little tax in poorer countries.
The conference brought together a multinational team of engineers and researchers.
Words that go with multinational
adjective + noun
- multinational companyA multinational company opened a plant near our town.
- multinational corporationEvery multinational corporation must follow local laws.
- multinational firmThe multinational firm moved its headquarters to Dublin.
- multinational teamA multinational team built the new satellite.
- multinational businessRunning a multinational business requires careful planning.
- multinational enterpriseEvery multinational enterprise must follow the tax laws of each country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She works for a multination company.Correct: She works for a multinational company.