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comparative more national, superlative most national
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. examples
Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others. examples
(now rare) Nationalistic; patriotic. quotations
‘Come, come, don't deny it: they are really national. Why, now, the Adams are as liberal-minded men as any in the world: but, I don't know how it is, all their workmen are Scotch.’
1791, James Boswell, Life of Johnson, Oxford, published 2008, page 599
plural nationals
A subject of a nation. examples
(usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete. examples
(usually in the plural, journalism) A national newspaper. quotations examples
I had a crush on Bardot / Fell in love with Monroe / Read about 'em in the nationals / All the juicy little scandals
1978, “Blondes (Have More Fun)”, performed by Rod Stewart