National

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnæʃ(É™)nÉ™l/

Origin

From New Latin nationalis, from Latin natio ("nation"); see nation.

Full definition of national

Adjective

1. Of or having to do with a nation.
2. (by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.

Usage notes

See nation for notes regarding the usage of national to refer to the UK and its member states.

Derived terms

• international
• nationally
• nationalistic

Noun

1. A subject of a nation.The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
2. (usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.