national — relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- The national pizza eating contest was won by a skinny teenager who shocked everyone.
- Our national debt is so high, even my credit card feels sorry for the country.
- National parks protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities for citizens.
national
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnæʃənəl/]
relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole
relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin natio, meaning 'birth' or 'tribe,' derived from the root nasci (to be born). The term evolved to denote a group of people born in the same place or sharing common descent, eventually developing into the modern sense of a politically organized state or people with a common identity.
Breakdown
natio (birth, tribe) + -al (adjective suffix forming 'of or relating to'). The suffix -al transforms the noun natio into an adjective describing something belonging to or characteristic of a nation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The national pizza eating contest was won by a skinny teenager who shocked everyone.”
“Our national debt is so high, even my credit card feels sorry for the country.”
“National parks protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities for citizens.”
“The national economy showed signs of recovery after the pandemic.”
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