adj

national

NASH-uh-nuhl

adj

Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.

"The story made national news within hours."

"There's a national holiday next Monday, so the banks will be closed."

noun

A citizen or legal member of a particular country.

"As a British national, she needed a visa to work in the US."

How to Use National

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBelonging to, or covering, a whole country — as opposed to just one town, state, or region.

Common pairings

national news national holiday national security a foreign national

more national comparative, nationals plural, most national superlative

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The story made _____ news within hours.

From French national, built from "nation" plus the adjective ending "-al."

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