national

UK
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
US
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/

Translations

nationaladjective
more national
Comp.
most national
Super.
UK
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
US
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The national anthem was played at the beginning of the ceremony.
L’hymne national a été joué au début de la cérémonie.
The national anthem was played at the beginning of the ceremony.
L’hymne nationale a été joué au début de la cérémonie.
nationalnoun
nationals
pl
UK
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
US
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
ressortissantAu sens de citoyen d’un État.
As a national of France, she was eligible to vote in the elections.
En tant que ressortissant français, elle était éligible pour voter aux élections.
ressortissanteAu sens de citoyenne d’un État.
As a national of France, she was eligible to vote in the elections.
En tant que ressortissante française, elle était éligible pour voter aux élections.
Additional translations
compatrioteEmploi fréquent dans le contexte des compétitions internationales.

Definitions

nationaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a nation; common to a whole nation.
The national anthem was played at the beginning of the ceremony.
Owned, controlled, or operated by a national government.
The national airline offers flights to all major cities in the country.
Pertaining to a particular nation as an organized political community under one government.
The national policy on education was revised to improve literacy rates.
nationalnoun
A citizen of a particular country, especially one entitled to hold a passport from that country.
As a national of France, she was eligible to vote in the elections.
A person who is a member of a particular nation, often used in the context of international sports or competitions.
The national from Brazil won the gold medal in the swimming competition.