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NATIONAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word National.

How to pronounce national:

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National - as an adjective

Of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

Example: "National hero"

Limited to or in the interests of a particular nation

Example: "National interests"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
international13

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

Example: "The national government"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
local7

Characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation

Example: "A national trait"

Of or relating to nationality

Example: "National origin"

National - as a noun

A person who owes allegiance to that nation

Example: "A monarch has a duty to his subjects"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subject18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

National - as an adjective satellite

Owned or maintained for the public by the national government

Example: "National parks"

Inside the country

Example: "The british home office has broader responsibilities than the united states department of the interior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
home9interior8internal8

Example Sentences

"The team won the national championship."
"She is a member of the national team."
"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."
"He gave a speech on national television."
"The national park is famous for its wildlife."
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Word Game Points

Is NATIONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, national is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NATIONAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NATIONAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, national is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NATIONAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is NATIONAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, national is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NATIONAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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