national

UK /ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl/ US /ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/
noun 6adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

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.

2

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

3

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.’

noun

1

A subject of a nation.

The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.

2

A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.

3

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

4

Somebody born under the authority of a given State.

noun

1

A member of the National Party

2

Clipping of New Zealand National Party

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