nationwide

[ney-shuhn-wahyd]

adjective

1. extending throughout the nation.

   The incident aroused nationwide interest.

nationwide

/ ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd /

adjective

1. covering or available to the whole of a nation; national

   a nationwide survey

Word History and Origins

Origin of nationwide¹

First recorded in 1910–15; nation + -wide

Example Sentences

That same paradox plays out in coastal communities nationwide.

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That could mean the principal party of Scottish independence is still well placed to overcome divided opposition in constituencies across the country and finish as the largest party nationwide.

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The cost of energy has become an even hotter campaign issue than taxes, as New Jersey’s electricity prices have climbed by about 19% in the past year, compared with some 13% nationwide.

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But they stopped providing the service as the administration canceled the door-to-door program nationwide, according to a city official.

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As of this year, schools share roughly $15 million of their annual revenue with football players under a nationwide antitrust lawsuit settlement.

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