National Meaning
/ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation.
adjBelonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
Sentence Examples
We must all take care to preserve our national heritage.
The concert concluded with the national anthem.
Decide whether it would be better to advertise in a national or a local newspaper.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The federal government created a ____ park that covers several states to protect wildlife.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ park is home to many several different species of wild animals that are protected from hunting by very strict laws and various several rangers.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"‘Come, come, don't deny it: they are really national. Why, now, the Adams are as liberal-minded men as any in the world: but, I don't know how it is, all their workmen are Scotch.’"
— 1791, James Boswell, Life of Johnson, Oxford, published 2008, page 599:
"I had a crush on Bardot / Fell in love with Monroe / Read about 'em in the nationals / All the juicy little scandals"
— 1978, “Blondes (Have More Fun)”, performed by Rod Stewart:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The federal government created a ____ park that covers several states to protect wildlife.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ park is home to many several different species of wild animals that are protected from hunting by very strict laws and various several rangers.