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postnational

postnational

9.9
A person who supports political or social systems beyond national borders
  • noun
  • /ˌpoʊstˈnæʃənl/
  • Formal
translation icon : postnacional
  • As a proud postnational, she advocated for international laws that protect human rights everywhere.

Examples

  • He was called a postnational because of his support for global environmental agreements.

  • The conference attracted many postnationals who believe in cooperation beyond national borders.

  • Many postnational thinkers advocate for global governance.

  • The concept of a postnational identity is gaining traction.

  • As a proud postnational, she advocated for political systems that prioritize global cooperation over individual countries.

  • The rally was filled with postnationals who envision a world united beyond traditional national boundaries.

  • His postnational views led him to support treaties that enhance international collaborations on climate change.

Surface Forms

postnational singular
postnationals plural

Etymology

The noun postnational comes from the same parts, post- 'after' and national 'of a country', so a postnational is a person who supports rules, systems, or ideas that go beyond national borders and the usual nation-state.