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Meaning of national
The word "national" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a particular nation.
Etymology of national
The word "national" comes from the Old French word "nacional", which is derived from the Latin word "nationalis", meaning "of or pertaining to a nation"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things related to or characteristic of a nation
Synonyms
patriotic
public
federal
governmental
civic
statewide
countrywide
domestic
internal
indigenous
native
citizen
communal
societal
cultural
ethnic
regional
local
global
international
worldly
universal
general
common
shared
collective
nationalistic
patriotic
loyal
devoted
dedicated
public-spirited
community-minded
civil
nationalized
federalized
unified
united
integrated
centralized
governmentalized
Definitions
- Relating to or characteristic of a nation, or a particular nation: the national flag, the national language
- Relating to or affecting the whole of a country, rather than just a part of it: the national economy, the national news
- Having or showing a strong love or loyalty for one's country: national pride, national identity
Usage Examples
- The national anthem was played before the start of the game
- The company has a strong national presence, with offices in every major city
- The national museum features exhibits on the country's history and culture