National

Pronunciation: /ˈnæʃənəl/

National (adjective)

  1. Relating to or affecting the whole country.
  2. Showing pride or love for one's country.

Examples

  • The national policy affects everyone in the country.
  • National holidays are celebrated across the entire country.

Common collocations: national policy, national holiday, national survey, national anthem, national pride

National (noun)

  1. A person who belongs to a particular country.

Examples

  • As a national, he has the right to vote.
  • The nationals were proud of their achievements.

Synonyms of National

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of National

  • When discussing matters beyond one nation.