Nationwide: meaning, definitions and examples

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nationwide

 

[ ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,091 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.