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cross-border

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/ˈkrɔːsˌbɔːrdər/ · cross-bor-der

Relating to or involving actions, processes, or transactions that extend across national borders.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or involving actions, processes, or transactions that extend across national borders.

ایسی سرگرمیوں، عمل یا لین دین سے متعلق جو قومی سرحدوں کے پار ہو۔

سرحدی

sarhadi

Formal: بین سرحدی

Synonyms

internationaltransnationalmultinationalبین الاقوامیعالمیبین سرحدی

Antonyms

domesticnationallocalمقامیقومیداخلی

Common Collocations

  • cross-border trade
  • cross-border cooperation
  • cross-border issues

Example Sentences

Cross-border trade has increased significantly in recent years.

سرحدی تجارت پچھلے چند سالوں میں نمایاں طور پر بڑھ گئی ہے۔

Sarhadi tijarat pichle chand saalon mein numainda tor par barh gayi hai.

The countries must negotiate cross-border agreements to ensure safety.

ملکوں کو حفاظتی یقین دہانی کے لئے سرحدی معاہدوں پر بات چیت کرنی ہوگی۔

Mulkoun ko hifazati yaqeen dahi ke liye sarhadi muhaidoN par baat cheet karni hogi.

Cross-border issues often require international intervention.

سرحدی مسائل اکثر بین الاقوامی مداخلت کی ضرورت ہوتی ہیں۔

Sarhadi masail aksar bein-ul-aqwami mudakhlat ki zarurat hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

cross-cultural:Cross-cultural refers to interactions or exchanges between different cultures, whereas cross-border refers to interactions that occur across national borders.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'cross' as moving across, and 'border' as a line dividing nations.

Imagine a map with arrows indicating trade or movement between different countries.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "cross + border" — to go or extend across boundaries

First known use: 20th century

The term 'cross-border' emerged to describe activities, policies, or regulations that span multiple national boundaries, particularly in trade and migration.