national

noun

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Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation.
Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
Nationalistic; patriotic.

Pronunciation: /ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl/ / [ˈnaʃ.ə.nɫ̩] / /ˈnaʃ.n̩əl/

Etymology: From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.

Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation.
“a national assembly · on the front page of every national newspaper”
“Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.”
Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
“this is their national dish · our national tendency to laugh at the French”
Nationalistic; patriotic.
“‘Come, come, don't deny it: they are really national. Why, now, the Adams are as liberal-minded men as any in the world: but, I don't know how it is, all their workmen are Scotch.’”

Etymology: From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.

A subject of a nation.
“The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.”
A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
“After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.”
A national newspaper.
“I had a crush on Bardot / Fell in love with Monroe / Read about 'em in the nationals / All the juicy little scandals”
Somebody born under the authority of a given State.