NASA |
an United States organization that conducts space travel and research. "NASA" stands for "National Aeronautics and Space Administration." |
nasal |
of the nose. [2 definitions] |
nasturtium |
a kind of garden plant that grows close to the ground and has bright yellow, orange, or red flowers. Nasturtium leaves and flowers can be eaten. |
nasty |
disgusting to sight, smell, or taste; foul or filthy. [3 definitions] |
nation |
a people living in the same region of the world and having a common history, language, and culture. [2 definitions] |
national |
of or having to do with an entire nation. [2 definitions] |
nationalism |
devotion to one's own nation; desire for one's nation to be successful or independent; patriotism. |
nationality |
the condition of belonging to a particular nation by having been born there or by becoming a citizen. [2 definitions] |
nationwide |
throughout or over the entire nation. [2 definitions] |
native |
being the place of birth or origin. [6 definitions] |
Native American |
a member of any of the peoples who have lived in North America, South America, or Central America since the time before the Europeans arrived. |
NATO |
a group of nations that have promised to defend each other in times of need. "NATO" stands for "North Atlantic Treaty Organization." The United States, Canada, Turkey, and many European nations are members of NATO. |
natural |
of or produced by nature; not made by humans. [7 definitions] |
natural gas |
a mixture of gases found in the earth's crust. Natural gas is burned as cooking and heating fuel. |
natural history |
the study of plants, animals, rocks, land forms, and other objects in nature or the physical world. |
naturalist |
a person who studies the natural world, especially plants and animals. |
naturalize |
to make a citizen of; grant the rights of a citizen to. |
naturally |
in accordance with nature. [4 definitions] |
natural resource |
materials that are found in nature and that can be used by people in many ways. Fresh water, soil, coal, and forests are all examples of natural resources. |
nature |
basic character and qualities of a person or thing. [3 definitions] |
naught |
the number zero. [2 definitions] |