national

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/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A subject of a nation.“The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.”
(usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.“After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.”

adjective

Of or having to do with a nation.
(by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).“Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.”

Related words

Synonyms

nationalistic nationalist federal interior general public home domestic subject internal nation nationality patriotism patriotic nationalism self-rule

Associated

register anthem historic places geographic landmark guard refuge volleyball collegiate wildlife literacy

Rhymes

rational irrational transnational passional multinational binational supranational internacional international internatonal

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