national
- 01 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.
Simple“The president addressed the people on national television last night.”
In context“The government implemented a national strategy to improve literacy rates across all provinces, regardless of local funding levels.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 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.
Simple“The eagle is the national symbol of the United States.”
In context“The museum houses a vast collection of national treasures that reflect the country's unique artistic heritage.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The embassy helps its nationals when they have trouble abroad.”
In context“The treaty ensures that foreign nationals receive the same legal protections as local citizens during their stay.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“After winning the regional race, she qualified for the nationals.”
In context“The young gymnast spent months training for the nationals, hoping to secure a spot on the Olympic team.”
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