National (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
  2. owned, preserved, or maintained by the federal government: a national wildlife refuge.
  3. peculiar or common to the whole people of a country: national customs.
  4. devoted to one's own nation, its interests, etc.; patriotic: to stir up national pride.
  5. nationalist.
  6. concerning or encompassing an entire nation: a national radio network.
  7. limited to one nation.
noun
  1. a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection: U.S. nationals living abroad.
  2. a national competition, tournament, or the like: We're invited to Minneapolis for the nationals.
  3. a national company or organization.
adjective
  1. of, involving, or relating to a nation as a whole
  2. of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular nation
  3. nationalistic or patriotic
noun
  1. a citizen or subject
  2. a national newspaper
noun
  1. the National short for the Grand National
National (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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