National: meaning, definitions and examples

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national

 

[ หˆnรฆสƒษ™nษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

country

Of or relating to a nation; common to or characteristic of a whole nation.

Synonyms

countrywide, domestic, patriotic

Examples of usage

  • Her national pride was evident in the way she spoke about her country.
  • The national anthem played as the flag was raised.
  • The national language is spoken by the majority of the population.
  • The national symbol of the eagle was proudly displayed.
  • The national team won the championship.
Context #2 | Noun

citizens

A citizen of a particular country, typically entitled to hold that country's passport.

Synonyms

citizen, compatriot, resident

Examples of usage

  • He became a national after living in the country for five years.
  • The nationals gathered to celebrate Independence Day.
  • The team consisted of both locals and foreign nationals.
  • She proudly displayed her national flag at the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "national" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nacional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคทเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฏ (rฤแนฃแนญrฤซya)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช national

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nasional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใ‚ทใƒงใƒŠใƒซ (nashonaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท national

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nacional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ulusal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตญ๊ฐ€์˜ (gukga-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุทู†ูŠ (waแนญanฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกrodnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกrodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฝๅฎถ็š„ (guรณjiฤ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nacionalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณรฐlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะปั‚ั‚ั‹า› (ulttyq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (erovnuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ milli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nacional

Etymology

The word 'national' originated from the Latin word 'natio', meaning 'birth, race, nation'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century with the sense 'common to all people'. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to things related to a specific country or nation. The concept of nationalism and national identity became significant in the 19th century, influencing politics, culture, and society.

See also: international, multinational, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationality, nationalization, nationalize, nationally, nationals, nationwide, transnational.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #368, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.