Word
nationwide
Phoneticsna·tion·wide, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈneɪʃənˈwaɪd/
UK/nˈeɪʃənwˌaɪd/
Definitions
01country-wide
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. happening in every part of a country.
adj. extending throughout or covering the entire territory of a nation.
日本語:全国的※
“The government launched a nationwide campaign to encourage people to recycle more.”
“The company conducted a nationwide search for a new chief executive, interviewing candidates from every major city in the country.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms
02across the country
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in every part of a country.
adv. throughout the whole of a nation.
“The new law will be applied nationwide starting next month.”
“Protests erupted nationwide following the announcement of the controversial new tax policy.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of a clause.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nationwide” in context.
Verb
01. conduct a nationwide study
“Researchers are conducting a nationwide study to assess the impact of remote learning.”
verb + adj + noun
02. launch a nationwide campaign
“Health officials plan to launch a nationwide campaign to encourage vaccination.”
verb + adj + noun
Noun
03. nationwide ban
“The government implemented a nationwide ban on single-use plastics to combat pollution.”
adj + noun
04. nationwide search
“Police have launched a nationwide search for the suspect following the robbery.”
adj + noun
05. nationwide strike
“The nationwide strike by rail workers caused significant disruption to commuters.”
adj + noun
06. nationwide survey
“A nationwide survey revealed that public confidence in the economy is at an all-time low.”
adj + noun
07. nationwide study
Real-World Examples
“The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes".” “This is a huge victory for London , and for communities nationwide.” “The coup also triggered nationwide protests and subsequent armed resistance movements which control large swathes of the fractured country.” “It said the freed soldiers had been “held hostage” by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and a separatist rebel group since nationwide attacks in April .” Etymology
From nation + -wide.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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