Nationwide

Pronunciation

• enPR: nā'shÉ™n-wÄ«dʹ, IPA: /ËŒneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/
• Rhymes: -aɪd

Alternative forms

• nation-wide

Origin

nation + -wide

Full definition of nationwide

Adjective

1. Extending throughout a nation.There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers.

Synonyms

• countrywide, national

Antonyms

• citywide, districtwide, local, non-nationwide, provincewide, statewide

Adverb

1. Throughout a nation.
• 1980, Simeon Booker, "Reagan Becomes U. S. President; His Top Blacks Had Key Roles", , volume 59, number 10, pages 6–7:…Toote became the principal Black surrogate (highest “rank” in the Reagan campaign operation), booking Reagan for appearances before Black organizations and traveling nationwide in his behalf.

Synonyms

• countrywide, nationally

Antonyms

• citywide, districtwide, locally, statewide