Nationwide

/ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extending or applying across the entire nation; throughout the whole country.

The charity launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about mental health.

Available or occurring throughout the entire country.

The new law will have a nationwide impact on environmental regulations.

Referring to a company or organization that operates in all parts of the country.

He works for a nationwide retailer that has stores in every state.

adverb

Throughout the entire nation.

The election results are being broadcast nationwide.

In a way that affects the entire country.

The decision was met with criticism nationwide.

The word 'nationwide' is formed from 'nation' and 'wide', meaning 'wide across the nation'.

nationwide network

A system that operates across the entire nation.

nationwide crisis

A situation that affects the entire country.

national

Pertaining to a nation as a whole.

global

Relating to the whole world.

Used to describe something that is common or shared across the country.

That trend is really catching on nationwide.

Referencing something that all people in the nation can relate to.

The issue is nationwide; everyone is talking about it.