national (/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/)

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🔊 /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/

Meaning

Meaning: of a nation

Relating to a whole nation or country.

Examples

🗣 The national team won the championship for the first time in years.

Etymology

From ‘nation’ (Latin ‘natio’, birth, people) plus ‘-al’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for countrywide matters and identity.

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Tags: place, society

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