Sekirov Dictionary

national

/ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl/

adjective 3
noun 6
forms 4

adjective3

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for or across the whole of a country
- Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
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Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
- this is their national dish · our national tendency to laugh at the French
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(no longer used) Nationalistic; patriotic.
- ‘Come, come, don't deny it: they are really national. Why, now, the Adams are as liberal-minded men as any in the world: but, I don't know how it is, all their workmen are Scotch.’ — 1791

noun6

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A subject of a nation.
- The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
Somebody born under the authority of a given country.
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[usually plural] A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
- After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.
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[usually plural] A national newspaper.
- I had a crush on Bardot / Fell in love with Monroe / Read about 'em in the nationals / All the juicy little scandals — 1978
(New-Zealand) A member of the National Party
(New-Zealand) Clipping of New Zealand National Party

forms

Nationals · nationals · more national · most national

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