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Added 9 October 2026

national

/ˈnaʃ.ə.nəl/ noun

In Latin: nātiōnālis Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about national at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A person who owes allegiance to that nation.
a monarch has a duty to his subjects

adjective

Of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country.
national hero
Limited to or in the interests of a particular nation.
national interests
Concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country.
the national government

Origin

From Middle French national, corresponding to nation + -al.

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