national
Meaning
The term "national" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a particular nation, often used to describe policies, identity, or interests that pertain to the country as a whole.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "national" with "international," which refers to relationships or activities between multiple nations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
her
first
day
in
the
city
,
Sara
visited
the
local
museum
to
learn
more
about
art
.
At
the
entrance
she
met
a
national
of
that
country
who
worked
as
a
guide
and
spoke
slowly
so
she
could
understand
.
They
walked
through
the
exhibition
together
and
he
explained
the
stories
behind
the
paintings
in
simple
words
.
She
felt
more
confident
about
her
English
after
the
tour
and
asked
a
few
questions
about
future
events
.
Before
leaving
,
she
bought
a
small
postcard
as
a
memory
and
wrote
a
short
note
to
thank
the
guide
.
Common Phrases
national identity
national policy
national security
Synonyms
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