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Definition national in British English

national adjective

adjective
/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
1

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.

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1.1

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

Example

a national conference on air pollution

Example

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

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Example

the National Museum of Wales

Example

a national park/monument

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Definition national in British English