/na.sjÉ.nal/
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Translation
national
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Word origin
From Latin natio ('birth, race, people'), from nasci ('to be born'). The adjective was formed in French on nation and passed into English as 'national'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- natio
- English cognates
- national, nation, native
Grammar
Examples
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The French national holiday falls on 14 July.
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The national museum opens its doors free of charge on the first Sunday of the month.
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The MPs voted the law through in the National Assembly.
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This case made the front page of the national press.
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He has been playing in the national team for two years.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 10: national, poids, accrocher and 7 more words.