national.
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation; the state.
Meaning & usage
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation; the state.
a national assembly · on the front page of every national newspaper
Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
this is their national dish · our national tendency to laugh at the French
Nationalistic; patriotic.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.
A subject of a nation.
The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.
A national newspaper.
Somebody born under the authority of a given country.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.
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