National
adjective
Associated with a whole nation or country.
We celebrated the national holiday with fireworks.
Often appears as...
- national holiday
- national anthem
noun
A citizen of a particular country.
He is a national of France.
Often appears as...
- french national
- american national
adjective
Owned, set up, or controlled by the government.
The museum is funded by the national government.
Often appears as...
- national government
- national museum
adjective
Associated with a whole nation or country.
We celebrated the national holiday with fireworks.
Often appears as...
- national holiday
- national anthem
noun
A citizen of a particular country.
He is a national of France.
Often appears as...
- french national
- american national
adjective
Owned, set up, or controlled by the government.
The museum is funded by the national government.
Often appears as...
- national government
- national museum
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Feelings
Often evokes pride or loyalty to one's country.
Singing the national anthem before a game feels unifying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Local
Indicates something that applies across the entire country, not just in one region or city.
The policy change will have national implications.
Pro Tip 3/3All-inclusive
Includes people or groups from all parts of a country.
The national survey included responses from every state.
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Feelings
Often evokes pride or loyalty to one's country.
Singing the national anthem before a game feels unifying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Local
Indicates something that applies across the entire country, not just in one region or city.
The policy change will have national implications.
Pro Tip 3/3All-inclusive
Includes people or groups from all parts of a country.
The national survey included responses from every state.
Pro Tip 1/3Patriotic Feelings
Often evokes pride or loyalty to one's country.
Singing the national anthem before a game feels unifying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Local
Indicates something that applies across the entire country, not just in one region or city.
The policy change will have national implications.
Pro Tip 3/3All-inclusive
Includes people or groups from all parts of a country.
The national survey included responses from every state.
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Filming The Kangaroo...
in kosciuszko national park in eastern australia i'd never been to this part of australia at all and i've never seen kangaroos in the wild and there were two things that took me by surprise first of all is that kangaroos are real animals i think we in the uk we grow up with them in books but to see them in real life you're like wow that really does exist it's crazy the other thing
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How does the Nobel Peace...
a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
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How to turn protest into...
We live in an age of protest. On campuses and public squares, on streets and social media, protesters around the world are challenging the status quo. Protest can thrust issues onto the national or global agenda, it can force out tyrants, it can activate people who have long been on the sidelines of civic life.
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
and researchers around the world, and when we looked at this more recently, we realized there's a real lack of collaboration going on even within institutions, let alone nationally, let alone globally, and this is not unique to prostate cancer. This is cancer research the world over.
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Will the ocean ever run...
robbing coastal communities of storm protection and natural water filtration and depriving fish of key nursery habitats. So what does it look like to give fish a break and let them recover? Protection can take many forms. In national waters, governments can set limits
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
A majority of these delegates favored introducing a new national constitution to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
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How to spot a...
Counterfeit money has the potential to cause all sorts of problems, from leaving you short $20 to destabilizing national economies. But don't worry. You can help catch the counterfeits. All you need are some simple tools and a bit of chemistry.
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
There seems to be the mix of pride and welcome that felt truly special as a traveler. People have gone out of their way to help me understand, and talk about their history, their culture. So in Rotorua I visited the national carving school,
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UK National Parks in 100...
much of this land is managed for shooting birds through a combination of cutting grazing and burning large parts of our national parks are agricultural lands supporting the people livelihoods and cultures that maintain the landscape
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An inside look at...
Mounted Police integrated national security enforcement team and gave testimony in five legal hearings over four years and one of the things that I noticed and observed when I was undercover is the presence of converts
Video examples
Filming The Kangaroo...
in kosciuszko national park in eastern australia i'd never been to this part of australia at all and i've never seen kangaroos in the wild and there were two things that took me by surprise first of all is that kangaroos are real animals i think we in the uk we grow up with them in books but to see them in real life you're like wow that really does exist it's crazy the other thing
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
Video examples
How to turn protest into...
We live in an age of protest. On campuses and public squares, on streets and social media, protesters around the world are challenging the status quo. Protest can thrust issues onto the national or global agenda, it can force out tyrants, it can activate people who have long been on the sidelines of civic life.
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
and researchers around the world, and when we looked at this more recently, we realized there's a real lack of collaboration going on even within institutions, let alone nationally, let alone globally, and this is not unique to prostate cancer. This is cancer research the world over.
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
robbing coastal communities of storm protection and natural water filtration and depriving fish of key nursery habitats. So what does it look like to give fish a break and let them recover? Protection can take many forms. In national waters, governments can set limits
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
A majority of these delegates favored introducing a new national constitution to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
Video examples
How to spot a...
Counterfeit money has the potential to cause all sorts of problems, from leaving you short $20 to destabilizing national economies. But don't worry. You can help catch the counterfeits. All you need are some simple tools and a bit of chemistry.
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
There seems to be the mix of pride and welcome that felt truly special as a traveler. People have gone out of their way to help me understand, and talk about their history, their culture. So in Rotorua I visited the national carving school,
Video examples
UK National Parks in 100...
much of this land is managed for shooting birds through a combination of cutting grazing and burning large parts of our national parks are agricultural lands supporting the people livelihoods and cultures that maintain the landscape
Video examples
An inside look at...
Mounted Police integrated national security enforcement team and gave testimony in five legal hearings over four years and one of the things that I noticed and observed when I was undercover is the presence of converts
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
The roots of the problems we face in the world, in our national life, and in our family and personal lives are spiritual.
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Todd Wilcox
We need people with real-world experience, especially in national security.
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Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Politician
Personal interests have no importance compared to national interests.
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Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
I think MLS is as important as any of the national leagues.
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Andrew Weil
American Scientist
I fully support a national health care program for the U.S.
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Amit Shah
Indian Politician
Every election is important for national politics.
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Isco
Spanish Athlete
The matches with the national team give me life.
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Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
I'd give my life to be the national team coach.
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Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
It is hard to enjoy life in a national team.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
The roots of the problems we face in the world, in our national life, and in our family and personal lives are spiritual.
Quote examples
Todd Wilcox
We need people with real-world experience, especially in national security.
Quote examples
Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Politician
Personal interests have no importance compared to national interests.
Quote examples
Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
I think MLS is as important as any of the national leagues.
Quote examples
Andrew Weil
American Scientist
I fully support a national health care program for the U.S.
Quote examples
Amit Shah
Indian Politician
Every election is important for national politics.
Quote examples
Isco
Spanish Athlete
The matches with the national team give me life.
Quote examples
Diego Maradona
Argentinian Athlete
I'd give my life to be the national team coach.
Quote examples
Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
It is hard to enjoy life in a national team.
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