national
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈnæʃnəl/US /ˈnæʃnəl/
Meaning
adjective
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
“Decide whether it would be better to advertise in a national or a local newspaper.”
noun
a citizen of a particular country
“Polish nationals living in Germany”
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