# nationally

/ˈnæʃənəɫi/ (US) · /nˈæʃənəli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nationally
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

happening across an entire country rather than just in one city or area.

For teachers: occurring or existing throughout the whole of a country. Often used to describe the scope of laws, trends, or media broadcasts.

## Examples

- The new law will be applied nationally starting next month.
- The election results were broadcast nationally so that every citizen could follow the count in real time.
- While the pilot program was initially restricted to urban centers, its overwhelming success prompted the government to implement the health initiative nationally by the end of the fiscal year.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed at the end of a clause or before the adjective it modifies.

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