Nat

¹ American

[nat] / næt /

noun

a male given name, form of Nathan or Nathaniel.

nat. ² American

abbreviation

national.
native.
natural.
naturalist.

Nat ¹ British

/ næt /

noun

a member or supporter of the Scottish National Party
a member of the National Party
a Member of Parliament for the National Party

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nat. ² British

abbreviation

national
natural

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Example Sentences

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Nat Fraser had been in the house that day.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

They took 11 off the first over from Nat Sciver-Brunt and 20 from the third to race to 40 before Shabnim Ismail removed Mandhana for 18.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Hearing Nat King Cole croon about chestnuts roasting on an open fire dozens of times is one of the many reminders that fireplaces are luxuries most of us don’t have.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Aztecs sophomore guard Kaelyn Hamilton came off the bench to lead her team with 11 points, while guards Nat Martinez and Nala Williams scored 10 points apiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

Father said, “Well, Nat, what do you think?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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