nationwide — extending or existing throughout a whole nation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extending or existing throughout a whole nation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪʃənwaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza chain decided to go nationwide after their 'pineapple on pizza' controversy made them famous.
- The nationwide exam results showed that students prefer online classes over cafeteria food.
- Due to nationwide protests, the government finally banned Monday mornings.
nationwide
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɪʃənwaɪd/]
extending or existing throughout a whole nation
Weather affecting the entire nation
From nationwide success to worldwide pride!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Nationwide is a compound word formed by combining 'nation' (from Latin 'natio', meaning people or country) and 'wide' (from Old English 'wid', meaning broad or extensive). The compound literally denotes something extending across an entire country or nation.
Breakdown
nation (a country or its people) + wide (broad, extensive in scope) = a compound adjective/adverb indicating coverage or presence throughout an entire nation.
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📝Examples
“The pizza chain decided to go nationwide after their 'pineapple on pizza' controversy made them famous.”
“The nationwide exam results showed that students prefer online classes over cafeteria food.”
“Due to nationwide protests, the government finally banned Monday mornings.”
“The nationwide blackout lasted for three hours yesterday.”
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