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How to pronounce national
Say it like this: /ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does national mean?
adjPertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation; the state.
“Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.”
Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others.
“this is their national dish · our national tendency to laugh at the French”
Nationalistic; patriotic.
nounA subject of a nation.
“The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.”
A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
“After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.”
A national newspaper.
“I had a crush on Bardot / Fell in love with Monroe / Read about 'em in the nationals / All the juicy little scandals”
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