national

Definition

  • noun: a person who is a citizen of a country
  • noun: one that owes allegiance to or is under the protection of a 'nation' without regard to the more formal status of citizen or subject
  • adjective: of or relating to an entire nation or country
  • adjective: of or relating to a 'nation'
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: public, general, federal

Examples

  • The university is known 'nationally' and internationally for its writing program.

  • The movie opens 'nationally' [=in theaters throughout the nation] this weekend.

  • The U.S. 'Nationals' will be held in New York City this year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Let's not go to committee on this. lt's . We want Beale in the studio by . We don't want to lose momentum. For God sakes, we're talking about putting an irresponsible man... on national television. l'd like to talk to Legal Affairs, Herb Thackery... and Joe Donnelly in Standards and Practices. (..)
    1976 Network
  • (..) is management. At the time CCA took control, the UBS TV network was foundering... with less than seven percent of national television revenues... most network programs being sold at station rates. l am pleased to announce l am submitting to the board of directors a plan... for the coordination (..)
    1976 Network