nationwide

American  

[ney-shuhn-wahyd] / ˈneɪ ʃənˈwaɪd /

adjective

1. extending throughout the nation.

   The incident aroused nationwide interest.

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nationwide British  

/ ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd /

adjective

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

   a nationwide survey

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Etymology

Origin of nationwide

First recorded in 1910–15; nation + -wide

Example Sentences

Over the weekend, a Chinese central government agency ordered a nationwide inspection of high‑rises.

From The Wall Street Journal

Suez called for a more ambitious plan to tackle the fire risk and environmental damage from cheap throwaway vapes, such as a nationwide recycling scheme paid for by producers.

From BBC

What has emerged over the past decade or so is a nationwide movement for the renewal of liberal arts education.

From The Wall Street Journal

The strike marked the first nationwide U.S. strike and beginning of Industrial Age labor unrest.

From The Wall Street Journal

In response to the spate of kidnappings, President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide emergency on Wednesday.

From Barron's

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