national

[ nash-uh-nl, nash-nuhl ]

/ ˈnæʃ ə nl, ˈnæʃ nəl /

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adjective

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.

peculiar or common to the whole people of a country: national customs.

devoted to one's own nation, its interests, etc.; patriotic: to stir up national pride.

nationalist.

concerning or encompassing an entire nation: a national radio network.

limited to one nation.

noun

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.

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seclusion

a false belief or opinion.

the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.

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Origin of national

First recorded in 1590–1600; nation + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM national

na·tion·al·ly, adverban·ti·na·tion·al, adjectivean·ti·na·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·na·tion·al, adjective, noun

non·na·tion·al·ly, adverbpre·na·tion·al, adjectivepro·na·tion·al, adjectivepseu·do·na·tion·al, adjectivepseu·do·na·tion·al·ly, adverbqua·si-na·tion·al, adjectivequa·si-na·tion·al·ly, adverbsub·na·tion·al, adjectiveun·na·tion·al, adjectiveun·na·tion·al·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH national

federal, national

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Example sentences from the Web for national

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 Post
Unlike 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 Post
Eventually, though, the national love of skiing died off as Americans got distracted by rival pursuits like golf and chalupas.
How COVID-19 Could Actually Be Good for Skiing|Marc Peruzzi|November 20, 2020|Outside Online
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 Post

The 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
Nationally, 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Nationally, Ashford University has received $110 million to educate Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the last five years.
‘Degree Mills’ Are Exploiting Veterans and Making Millions Off the GI Bill|Aaron Glantz|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nationally, the University of Phoenix received nearly $1 billion from the new GI Bill over the last five years.
‘Degree Mills’ Are Exploiting Veterans and Making Millions Off the GI Bill|Aaron Glantz|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Democrats nationally were already gloating about the results on Tuesday night.
How Eric Cantor Sabotaged Himself|Ben Jacobs, Tim Mak|June 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In later years the club will be known just like other big clubs of to-day, "Nationally and Sciencelly."
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930|Various
It is individually rather than nationally that I propose to scan it now.
The Soul of the Far East|Percival Lowell
Individual self-restraint rings out in our vocabulary as nationally descriptive.
Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association|Intercollegiate Peace Association
Farther: What does it nationally matter whether Lord A. gives me £30 or £300 on the exchange?
Arrows of the Chace, v. 2|John Ruskin
And in 1913 he had his first real opportunity to preach this nationally to all the people of his own native land.
The Career of Leonard Wood|Joseph Hamblen Sears

British Dictionary definitions for national (1 of 2)

national

/ (ˈnæʃənəl) /

adjective

of, involving, or relating to a nation as a whole

of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular nationthe national dress of Poland

rare nationalistic or patriotic

noun

a citizen or subject

a national newspaper

Derived forms of national

nationally, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for national (2 of 2)

National

/ (ˈnæʃənəl) /

noun

the National short for the Grand National

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