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supernational

supernational

9.3
An organization that makes rules or decisions for several countries
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərˈnæʃənl/
  • Formal
translation icon : organismo supranacional
  • The European Union is often considered a supernational that can set policies for its member states.

Examples

  • Some critics argue that a supernational may undermine national sovereignty.

  • A new supernational was established to coordinate disaster response across several countries.

  • The supernational organization aims to promote global peace.

  • Many countries are part of various supernationals today.

  • The European Union is often considered a supernational organization that can set policies for its member states.

  • A new supernational authority was established to coordinate disaster response across several countries.

  • Some critics argue that a supernational body may undermine national sovereignty.

Synonyms

superjurisdiction
vssupernational
  • Formal
9.9

A court or legal authority that can overrule other courts

is broader authority above nation states with political powers beyond courts

Antonyms

local
∞ 1.0

Belonging to a particular area or community, not to a larger region

national
∞ 2.0

About a whole country and its people

How International

supernational
  • Formal
9.3
national
∞ 2.7
local agency
6 3.0

Surface Forms

supernational singular
supernationals plural

Morphology

supernational = national (transparent) = super + nation + al

The meaning is a direct compositional extension of 'super' + 'national', referring to something above or beyond individual nations.

Etymology

Supernational comes from the same parts, super- 'above' and nation 'country'. As a noun, a supernational is an organization that stands 'above' national governments, like the European Union, and can act for or make rules for several countries.