/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
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Meaning
Belonging to one whole country, not just to one town or one small part of it.
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Word origin
From French national, from Latin natio, meaning a people born in one place.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- natio
- English cognates
- nation, native
Examples
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A "national" holiday is a holiday for the whole country.
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The "national" team plays against other countries.
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"National" news is news for everybody in the country.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 8: national, manager, pardon and 7 more words.