Nationwide: meaning, definitions and examples
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nationwide
[ ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd ]
insurance
Covering the whole of a country. Applicable or available throughout a whole nation.
Synonyms
across the country, countrywide, national
Examples of usage
- Nationwide insurance policies are popular among those who travel frequently.
- She was able to access nationwide healthcare services.
- The company offers nationwide delivery services for their products.
finance
In or to every part of a country.
Synonyms
across the country, countrywide, nationally
Examples of usage
- The bank has branches nationwide.
- They distribute their products nationwide.
Translations
Translations of the word "nationwide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nacional
🇮🇳 सर्वदेशीय
🇩🇪 landesweit
🇮🇩 nasional
🇺🇦 загальнонаціональний
🇵🇱 ogólnokrajowy
🇯🇵 全国的な
🇫🇷 national
🇪🇸 nacional
🇹🇷 ülke çapında
🇰🇷 전국적인
🇸🇦 على الصعيد الوطني
🇨🇿 celostátní
🇸🇰 celonárodný
🇨🇳 全国性的
🇸🇮 državni
🇮🇸 landsþekktur
🇰🇿 жалпыұлттық
🇬🇪 ეროვნული
🇦🇿 ölkə üzrə
🇲🇽 nacional
Word origin
The word 'nationwide' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'nation' and 'wide' to describe something that covers a whole country. It has been commonly used in various contexts such as insurance, finance, and services to indicate a broad geographical coverage. The term reflects the concept of unity and inclusivity on a national scale, emphasizing the reach and accessibility of a particular product or service across an entire nation.
See also: international, multinational, national, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationality, nationalization, nationalize, nationally, nationals, transnational.