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

It was awarded by the Biden administration as part of a competitive nationwide effort to develop hydrogen projects.

From Los Angeles Times

The 900-page policy document contained proposals for dramatic reductions in the size of federal government, expanded presidential authority, rigorous immigration enforcement, a nationwide abortion ban and other elements of an ultra-conservative social agenda.

From BBC

The compact, sent Wednesday to the University of Southern California and other campuses nationwide, has roiled higher education with its demands for rightward campus policy shifts in exchange for priority federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times

Currently, the average price of a gallon of regular gas at the pump nationwide is $3.152.

From Los Angeles Times

Maxwell House is changing its name to align with the nationwide living situation amid rising home prices.

From Salon

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