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Definition national in American English

national adjective

adjective
/ˈnæʃən(ə)l/
Example

the Rio Grande National Forest

Example

a national park/monument/highway

Synonyms and related words
absolute absolutist autonomous
2

relating to one particular nation and not including other nations

Example

Now let's take a look at the main national and international news.

Example

It is in the national interest to expose this scandal.

Synonyms and related words
abroad American Anglo-American
2.1

relating to the whole of a nation and not just a part of it

Example

The closure of the factory has attracted attention from regional and national media.

Example

House prices in Connecticut are 5% higher than the national average.

Example

a national conference on air pollution

Synonyms and related words
abroad American Anglo-American
Definition national in American English

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Arlington National Cemetery () gross national product (noun) national (adjective) national (noun) national anthem (noun) national assembly (noun) national costume (noun) national debt (noun) national dress (noun) national holiday (noun) national income (noun) National Insurance (noun) national monument (noun) national park (noun) national product (noun) National Public Radio () national security (noun) national service (noun) national treasure (noun) net national product (noun) the National Front () the National Geographic Society () the National Guard () the National Health Service () the National League () the National Security Council () the National Trust () the Scottish National Party ()