national

Definitions

1. adjective

   Of a whole country.

   Examples

   • The news was on the front page of every national newspaper.
   • Taxes were raised for the national interest.
2. adjective

   Typical of one country.

   Examples

   • This is their national dish.
   • Football is the national sport here.
3. adjective

   Proud of your country.

   Examples

   • His speech had a national tone, praising the homeland.
   • They are really national people.
4. noun

   A person who belongs to a country.

   Examples

   • Diplomats were told to avoid foreign nationals.
   • British nationals abroad should contact the embassy.
5. noun

   A big contest with teams from across the country.

   Examples

   • After winning the regional, the team went to the nationals.
   • She qualified for the nationals.
6. noun

   A newspaper sold across the whole country.

   Examples

   • I read about them in the nationals.
   • The story made the front page of every national.
7. noun

   Someone born in or belonging to a country.

   Examples

   • As a British national, she needed a visa to work abroad.
   • Foreign nationals must register on arrival.