national
adjective
1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
- national hero
- national anthem
- a national landmark
2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation
- national interests
- isolationism is a strictly national policy
Similar word(s): domestic, nationalist, nationalistic
3. concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country
- the national government
- national elections
- of national concern
Similar word(s): federal
4. owned or maintained for the public by the national government
- national parks
Similar word(s): public
5. inside the country
- the nation's internal politics
Similar word(s): domestic, home, interior, internal
6. characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation
- a national trait
7. of or relating to nationality
- national origin
Sentences with national as an adjective:
- Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
noun
1. a person who owes allegiance to that nation
Similar word(s): subject
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
Sentences with national as a noun:
- The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
- After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.