national
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From New Latin nationalis, from Latin natio (“nation”); see nation.
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[edit] Adjective
national (comparative more national, superlative most national)
- Of or having to do with a nation or a nation state; relating to a whole country.
- Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
[edit] Usage notes
See nation for notes regarding the usage of national to refer to the UK and its member states.
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[edit] Translations
of or having to do with a nation
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[edit] Noun
national (plural nationals)
- A citizen of a nation.
- The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
- (usually plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
- After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.
[edit] Translations
A citizen of a nation
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A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete
[edit] External links
- national in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- national in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
[edit] French
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[edit] Adjective
national m. (f. nationale, m. plural nationaux, f. plural nationales)
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[edit] German
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /natsi̯oˈnaːl/
[edit] Adjective
national (not comparable)
