national

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
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Difficulty LevelAdvanced

Academic vocabulary

Word FrequencyCommon

Regularly used in writing and speech

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

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  • Latin or Greek origin pattern
  • Standard complexity

noun

1. A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

2. (usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

"After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."

adjective

1. Of or having to do with a nation.

2. (by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).

"Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."

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