national
About or connected to a whole country, not just one part.
Connected with or belonging to an entire nation rather than a local area or region.
A person who belongs to a country by law or birth.
A person who is a legal citizen of a particular nation.
- Base: national
- Base: national
- Plural: nationals
national anthem
1Official song of a country
The official song of a country, usually played at special events.
- Everyone stood for the national anthem before the match.
- The orchestra played the national anthem at the ceremony.
national holiday
1Countrywide public holiday
A day when everyone in the country does not work to celebrate something important.
- Independence Day is a national holiday in many countries.
- Shops will be closed on the national holiday.
national identity
1Shared characteristics of a nation
The ideas, culture, and history that make people feel part of their country.
- Language plays an important role in national identity.
- The war changed the nation's sense of national identity.
national park
1Protected natural area by government
A large area of land kept by the government for nature and for people to visit.
- We went hiking in the national park last weekend.
- Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States.
national security
1Protection of a country's safety
Keeping a country safe from attack or other serious danger.
- National security is one of the government's main responsibilities.
- The new law was passed to improve national security.