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nationwide

American  
[ney-shuhn-wahyd] / ˈneɪ ʃənˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. extending throughout the nation.

    The incident aroused nationwide interest.
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

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They said the case has “vast nationwide significance,” and it should not be left to be decided state by state.

From Los Angeles Times

Jackson had a significant mobilizing impact on Black voters nationwide.

From Salon

We are also in a barren time for royal celebrations that bring together communities nationwide.

From BBC

Tokyo consumer price data, considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends, could also provide hints on the BOJ’s policy path.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thirty-two people died in ICE custody nationwide last year, surpassing the previous high of 20 in 2005, according to federal data.

From Salon

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