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- pronunciation:
- nae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or pertaining to an entire nation.
The president is the head of the national government of the United States.Air pollution is a national concern.- similar words:
- nationwide
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definition 2: |
concerning or devoted to one's own nation; patriotic; nationalistic.
a growing national pride- similar words:
- patriotic
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definition 3: |
specific to or characteristic of one particular nation.
Many national flags have stripes on them.The bald eagle is America's national bird and a symbol of America.
- similar words:
- domestic, internal, native, state
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related words: |
capital, domestic, native, public, state |
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derivation: |
nationally (adv.) |
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