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Meaning of the word national in English

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national

US /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
UK /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
"national" picture

Adjective

relating to or characteristic of a nation

Example:
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The team won the national championship.
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We celebrate our national holiday every year.
Synonym:
state public federal governmental countrywide

Noun

a citizen of a particular country

Example:
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He is a national of France.
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All nationals must carry their identification.
Synonym:
citizen subject resident
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