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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

  • (..) Whether you're here on official police business or not, this is the height of the season and the hotel is full. Listen, my friend. This is a matter of national importance. And if you continue to be difficult with me, I shall have no alternative but to have speaks with my superiors. Well, (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther