"Transnational" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Transnational refers to something that involves or affects multiple countries or nations. It can be used to describe:
International relationships or agreements between countries
Economic systems or transactions that operate across national borders
Germs, diseases, or environmental issues that can spread across national borders
Businesses, corporations, or organizations that operate in multiple countries
People or communities with multiple national identities or loyalties
Examples: Transnational corporations, transnational terrorism, transnational education, transnational financing.
Transform or change something into a different form, typically one that is more valuable or superior.
Transmuting refers to the process of changing or transforming one substance, idea, or form into another, usually with a transformation of its inherent nature or properties. It often implies a fundamental change, rather than a superficial one.<br><br>In a figurative sense, transmuting can also refer to the act of changing one's thoughts, emotions, or behaviors in a significant way, often as a result of experience, new information, or personal growth.<br><br>Example: "The artist's use of light and color transmuted the bleak landscape into a vibrant work of art."
A transom is a horizontal beam or bar, especially one that is fixed above a door or window to support it. It can also refer to the upper part of a ship's hull, above the main deck, through which light and air can enter.<br><br>Or, in American English, a transom can also refer to a secondary entrance to a room or building, especially above a main entrance.