Definitions for National
ˈnæʃ ə nl, ˈnæʃ nəlNa·tion·al

Princeton's WordNet(4.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. national, subjectadjective

   a person who owes allegiance to that nation

   "a monarch has a duty to his subjects"

2. nationaladjective

   of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

   "national hero"; "national anthem"; "a national landmark"

3. nationaladjective

   limited to or in the interests of a particular nation

   "national interests"; "isolationism is a strictly national policy"

4. nationaladjective

   concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country

   "the national government"; "national elections"; "of national concern"; "the national highway system"; "national forests"

5. nationaladjective

   owned or maintained for the public by the national government

   "national parks"

6. home(a), interior(a), internal, nationaladjective

   inside the country

   "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation's internal politics"

7. nationaladjective

   characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation

   "a national trait"

8. nationaladjective

   of or relating to nationality

   "national origin"

GCIDE(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nationalnoun

   A citizen (of a particular country); as, U. S. nationals are advised to contact their embassy when abroad.

2. nationalnoun

   A country-wide sports competition; for a series of competitions, the plural form is usually used; as, to advance to the nationals.

Wiktionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nationalnoun

   A citizen of a nation.

   The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.

2. nationalnoun

   A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

   After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.

3. nationaladjective

   Of or having to do with a nation.

4. nationaladjective

   Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).

   Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.

5. Etymology: From nationalis, from natio; see nation.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Nationaladjective

   Etymology: national, Fr. from nation.

   1. Publick; general; not private; not particular.

   They in their earthly Canaan plac’d,
   Long time shall dwell and prosper: but when sins
   National interrupt their public peace. John Milton, P. Lost.

   Such a national devotion inspires men with sentiments of religious gratitude, and swells their hearts with joy and exultation. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 49.

   The astonishing victories our armies have been crowned with, were in some measure the blessings returned upon that national charity which has been so conspicuous. Addison.

   God, in the execution of his judgments, never visits a people with public and general calamities, but where their sins are public and national too. John Rogers, Sermons.

   2. Bigotted to one’s own country.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Nationaladjective

   of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc

2. Nationaladjective

   attached to one's own country or nation

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. national.]

Freebase(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. National

   National was a brand used by Panasonic Corporation to sell home appliances, personal appliances, and industrial appliances and was the first name used by Konosuke Matsushita's electric firm to sell his battery-powered bicycle lamps, hoping that they would be a product used by all of Japan, hence the name "National". It was arguably the first well-known brand of Japanese electronics. National was formerly the premier brand on most Matsushita products, including audio and video and was often combined as "National Panasonic" after the worldwide success of the Panasonic name. After 1980 in Europe, and after 1988 in Australia and New Zealand, Matsushita ceased the usage of "National", and sold audiovisual products exclusively under the Panasonic and Technics nameplates. Perhaps due to trademark issues, Matsushita never officially used the National name in the United States, except for early imported products, but rice cookers bearing the National name, imported from Japan, can be found at many ethnic Asian markets in the United States. National is well known throughout Asia as a reputable manufacturer of domestic appliances, such as rice cookers and electric fans. In 2004, the "National" brand was gradually phased out in Asia, the last market it was used in, with most products being rebadged under the "Panasonic" brand due to trademark restrictions with other companies worldwide containing "National" in their name and Matsushita's desire to unify their businesses under the Panasonic name for greater recognition.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. National

   nash′un-al, adj. pertaining to a nation: public: general: attached to one's own country.—n. Nationalisā′tion, the act of nationalising, as of railways, private property, &c.: the state of being nationalised.—v.t. Nat′ionalise, to make national: to make a nation of.—ns. Nat′ionalism; Nat′ionalist, one who strives after national unity or independence, esp. as in Ireland for more or less separation from Great Britain: an advocate of nationalism: National′ity, birth or membership in a particular country: separate existence as a nation: a nation, race of people: national character.—adv. Nat′ionally.—n. Nat′ionalness.—National air, anthem, the popular song by which a people's patriotic feelings are expressed; National Church, the church established by law in a country; National Convention, the sovereign assembly which sat from Sept. 21, 1792, to Oct. 26, 1795, after the abolition of monarchy in France; National debt, money borrowed by the government of a country and not yet paid; National flag, or ensign, the principal flag of a country; National guard, a force which took part in the French Revolution, first formed in 1789.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. national

   Of or relating to a country.

   The empowerment of people was enshrined in the law of the country.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 23, 2020  

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   national

   Of or relating to a nation of people.

   The national culture was celebrated throughout the whole island.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'National' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #215

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'National' in Written Corpus Frequency: #527

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'National' in Adjectives Frequency: #15

Anagrams for National »

1. nataloin

2. latonian

How to pronounce National?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of National in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of National in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of National in a Sentence

1. Chip Roy:

   Juneteenth should be commemorated as the expression of the realization of the end of slavery in the United States - and I commend those who worked for its passage, i could not vote for this bill, however, because the holiday should not be called 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' but rather, ‘Juneteenth National Emancipation [or Freedom or otherwise] Day.’.

2. Luis Raul Gonzalez:

   Publishing the protocols and coordination rules under which the National Guard operates in support of immigration authorities, particularly regarding the procedures for detaining persons with an illegal immigration status, is desirable, if such protocols and rules don't exist, establishing and publishing them is an urgent matter.

3. England Prime Minister David Cameron:

   The big strategic decisions are for the next prime minister but the groundwork is under way, all I would say about the outcome is this: I believe it is in our fundamental national and economic interest to remain very close to the European Union, for trade, for business, for security, for cooperation. So let that be our goal.

4. Angela Rayner:

   Millions of people are struggling to pay the bills, but Boris Johnson and Boris Johnson government are too wrapped up in scandal to do anything about it, boris Johnson is a national distraction. Conservative MPs should stop propping Boris Johnson up and Boris Johnson should finally do the decent thing and resign.

5. David Rinetti:

   The Angels didnt starter Andrew Heaney said. Many of The Angels didnt, including Justin Upton and Brian Goodwin, took a knee for the national anthem while As players Khris Davis and Tony Kemp raised a right fist to the air. Los Angeles opened the season in Oakland for a fourth straight year. TWO DECADES At age 40, Albert Pujols earned Albert Pujols 20th consecutive opening day start in as many years the fifth player to start the opener in 20 straight years. The others : Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray and Frank Robinson. Pete Rose went 0 for 3 with a walk. Pretty spectacular, isnt it ? New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. That puts it all in perspective how great New Angels manager Joe Maddon is, what New Angels manager Joe Maddon career has looked like, just to get 20 opportunities, right, youve got to be good. Weve had a lot of great conversations lately, he and I. Very happy for him and his family. I know its important to him. Hes definitely ready to rock and roll. TRAINERS ROOM Angels : New 3B Anthony Rendon missed the opener with an oblique injury. Hes been progressing, Im encouraged, New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Athletics : LHP A.J. Puk, on the injured list with a strained shoulder, played catch. General manager David Forst said Puk would go to the clubs alternate site in San Jose when the club hits the road. Puk had cortisone and platelet rich plasma injections Monday. Its going to be at least a couple weeks of just playing catch, manager Bob Melvin said. Were a ways off before we have an update on him. WHAT A FEAT David Rinetti, As vice president of stadium operations, marked David Rinetti 40th opening day with the organization after working David Rinetti first in 1981 as a high school junior. David Rinetti received a 113-page document to get the ballpark ready in two weeks. Its pretty incredible. It was a lot of work.

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