National: meaning, definitions and examples
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national
[ หnรฆสษnษl ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น nacional
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคทเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคฏ (rฤแนฃแนญrฤซya)
๐ฉ๐ช national
๐ฎ๐ฉ nasional
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐััะพะฝะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ narodowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใทใงใใซ (nashonaru)
๐ซ๐ท national
๐ช๐ธ nacional
๐น๐ท ulusal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตญ๊ฐ์ (gukga-ui)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทูู (waแนญanฤซ)
๐จ๐ฟ nรกrodnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกrodnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝๅฎถ็ (guรณjiฤ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nacionalni
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณรฐlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะปัััา (ulttyq)
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแฃแแ (erovnuli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ milli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.