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nationwide

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈneɪʃənˈwaɪd// UK //nˈeɪʃənwˌaɪd// na·tion·wide

adj. happening or existing in every part of a country. You use this to describe things that affect a whole nation rather than just one city or area.

adj. extending throughout or covering an entire nation. Often used to describe the scope of laws, trends, or organizational networks.


SIMPLE

The company launched a nationwide search for a new director.

CONTEXTUAL

The government announced a nationwide ban on single-use plastics starting next month to address environmental concerns.

COMPLEX

While local initiatives vary by state, the nationwide trend toward remote work has fundamentally altered the commercial real estate market in every major metropolitan hub.

Synonyms
Origin

From nation + -wide.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies, though it can also function as a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

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