national
of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
owned, preserved, or maintained by the federal government: a national wildlife refuge.
a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection: U.S. nationals living abroad.
Often nationals. a national competition, tournament, or the like: We're invited to Minneapolis for the nationals.
a national company or organization.
Origin of national
1Other words from national
- na·tion·al·ly, adverb
- an·ti·na·tion·al, adjective
- an·ti·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
- non·na·tion·al, adjective, noun
- non·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
- pre·na·tion·al, adjective
- pro·na·tion·al, adjective
- pseu·do·na·tion·al, adjective
- pseu·do·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
- qua·si-na·tion·al, adjective
- qua·si-na·tion·al·ly, adverb
- sub·na·tion·al, adjective
- un·na·tion·al, adjective
- un·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with national
- federal, national
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How to use national in a sentence
That’s thanks to a new national repository of those positive-diagnosis keys.
A covid-fighting tool is buried in your phone. Turn it on. | Geoffrey Fowler | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostUnlike the other six, however, Glenn sensed both opportunity and responsibility, rising to the challenge of speaking as a national representative during the height of the Cold War.
Another look at John Glenn through a heroic lens | Francis French | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostEventually, though, the national love of skiing died off as Americans got distracted by rival pursuits like golf and chalupas.
The national organization has reported more than $1 billion in assets, which include financial investments and four high-adventure bases such as the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia and the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Boy Scouts must settle 95,000 abuse claims by next summer — or risk running out of cash | Samantha Schmidt | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostThe same year, 1863, Thanksgiving became a regular national observance by Lincoln’s hand.
George Washington’s 1795 Thanksgiving celebrated liberty. But the chef behind the feast had none. | Ramin Ganeshram | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post
In 2012, for the first time ever, black voter turnout nationally surpassed that of all other groups.
Is This the Beginning of the End for Blacks and Dems? | Keli Goff | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNationally, the number of Americans concerned that Ebola will shoot through the population is skyrocketing.
Apocalypse Now: Preppers Are Gearing Up for Ebola | Nina Strochlic | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“The goal of our website is to turn that process into a large marketplace,” says Horrigan, who hopes to grow the site nationally.
The Daily Beast found out with the help of nationally ranked competitive eater Eric ‘Badlands’ Booker.
Video: We Took a Competitive Eater to TGI Fridays for Endless Appetizers—and They Ran Out | Brandy Zadrozny | July 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTClinton leads all Republican rivals nationally and is ahead among white college graduates.
Cleveland, LeBron James, and the 2016 Republican Convention | Lloyd Green | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis industry has developed rapidly, and Virginia now plays an important part nationally in this production.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyHe became nationally famous for his "Rhapsodie Negre" for piano and orchestra.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyThe forest problem is, both locally and nationally, of vital internal importance.
Our National Forests | Richard H. Douai BoerkerBut he remembered his country, and if Boston wanted to rejoice with the victors, it might be of advantage nationally.
The Cruise of the "Lively Bee" | John De MorganTake orders in your district for nationally known Bostonian Shirts.
British Dictionary definitions for national (1 of 2)
/ (ˈnæʃənəl) /
of, involving, or relating to a nation as a whole
of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular nation: the national dress of Poland
rare nationalistic or patriotic
a citizen or subject
a national newspaper
Derived forms of national
- nationally, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for National (2 of 2)
/ (ˈnæʃənəl) /
the National short for the Grand National
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