Synonyms for

National

Verb / ˈnæʃʌnʌl / / ˈnæʃnʌl / Another word for national — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to a nation, common to a whole nation, or owned and controlled by a particular nation

Synonyms & similar words

international local home subject internal interior state federal governmental official public civil domestic home internal inland native nationalistic patriotic civic citizen constitutional nationalized nationalised sovereign imperial

Synonyms by register

Formal

state public governmental civic

Informal

country homegrown domestic

Literary

patriotic native

Antonyms

international foreign global worldwide cosmopolitan alien

Common collocations

  • national anthem
  • national debt
  • national park
  • national health
  • national identity
  • national flag
  • national treasure
  • national security

Word family

noun nation
adverb nationally

Usage note

While 'national' often refers to a country, it can also mean 'of or relating to a particular nation' as opposed to a region or locality. It is generally a neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. The national anthem is played at every sports event.
  2. The national park is a popular tourist destination.
  3. She works for a national newspaper.
  4. The national government is responsible for defense and foreign affairs.
  5. The national language of Brazil is Portuguese.

Quotes

  • The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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