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- pronunciation:
- nae
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or having to do with an entire nation.
The army plays an important role in national security.Public education is a national concern.- similar words:
- nationwide
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| definition 2: |
specific to or characteristic of one particular nation.
Baseball is the national pastime of the United States.The bald eagle is America's national bird and a symbol of America.
- similar words:
- domestic, internal, native, state
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| related words: |
capital, domestic, native, public, state |
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| derivation: |
nationally (adv.) |
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