American English
/ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Relating to a whole country, rather than to one city, state, or region.
“National” is commonly pronounced /ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩/. You may also hear the shorter common form /ˈnæʃ.nl̩/, with the middle vowel left out.
Relating to a whole country, rather than to one city, state, or region.
The national government announced a new plan.
This is a national problem, not a local one.
national government · national election · national news · national park
national + noun
Officially connected with or representing a country, especially in sports or public ceremonies.
She plays on the national team.
Everyone stood for the national anthem.
national team · national anthem · national flag · national holiday
A person who legally belongs to a particular country.
He is a Canadian national living in Boston.
The law protects foreign nationals.
foreign national · dual national
a national of + country