national
//ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl//
Forms
- Comparative
- more national
- Superlative
- most national
- Plural
- nationals
Definitions
1.Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation; the state.
- Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
2.Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
1.A subject of a nation.
- The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
2.A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
- After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.
3.Somebody born under the authority of a given country.
4.A national newspaper.
Frequency
Overall
Very common· #310
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Common
- General reading & writing
- Very common
- Academic
- Common
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.