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

Cubans have endured regular blackouts that can last more than 20 hours, with two nationwide outages last week alone.

From Barron's

The largest beef processor in the U.S. by volume is among companies trudging through a nationwide cattle shortage that’s driving up prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

A nationwide search has turned up potential clues, including DNA evidence and ransom notes, but no suspect has been identified.

From BBC

The history of the Latino vote nationwide had for decades been one of long-term stability.

From Salon

The Federal Reserve’s February “beige book,” an anecdotal survey of nationwide economic conditions, cited immigration enforcement from Boston to Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal

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