national
Derived from Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth, race, kind'.
ADJ
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[/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/en-US]
Antonyms
international
Relating to or characteristic of a whole nation, its government, or its people; belonging to a country.
irregular note only if irregular
- The national anthem was played before the game. — Refers to the official song of a country.
- The company launched a national advertising campaign, reaching consumers across the entire country. — Implies that the campaign covers the whole nation.
- It's a matter of national security, affecting the safety and well-being of the entire country. — Pertains to the overall security of the nation.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/en-US]
nacional
literal
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ciudadano
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nacionalidad
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nacionalista
untranslatable
(Refers to a person with strong national pride, which doesn't translate directly to a single word.)
Antonyms
foreigner
A person who is a citizen or legal inhabitant of a particular country.
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- All nationals returning from abroad must present a valid passport. — Refers to citizens of a country.
- The embassy provides assistance to its nationals who are traveling or residing in foreign countries. — Means the citizens of that country.