Word
national
Phoneticsna·tion·al, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnæʃənəɫ/
UK/nˈæʃənəl/
Definitions
01relating to a whole country
A2 · Elementary
adj. relating to a whole country rather than just one part of it.
adj. pertaining to a nation as a whole; affecting or shared by the entire country.
日本語:全国的※
“The president addressed the people on national television last night.”
“The government implemented a national strategy to improve literacy rates across all provinces, regardless of local funding levels.”
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02characteristic of a nation
B1 · Intermediate
adj. typical of a specific country or its people.
adj. belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation, often in contrast to others.
“The eagle is the national symbol of the United States.”
“The museum houses a vast collection of national treasures that reflect the country's unique artistic heritage.”
Antonyms
03a citizen
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. a person who is a citizen of a particular country.
n. a citizen or subject of a specific nation, often used in legal or official contexts.
日本語:国民※
Español:ciudadano
“The embassy helps its nationals when they have trouble abroad.”
“The treaty ensures that foreign nationals receive the same legal protections as local citizens during their stay.”
04a large competition
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. a sports competition where the best players from the whole country play.
n. a tournament or competition in which participants from across the entire nation compete for a title.
“After winning the regional race, she qualified for the nationals.”
“The young gymnast spent months training for the nationals, hoping to secure a spot on the Olympic team.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “national” in context.
Usage
Frequently used in the plural form ('nationals') or as part of a compound noun like 'foreign national'.
Pitfall
He is a France national.
He is a French national.
When using this noun, the preceding word should be the adjective form of the country, not the country's name.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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