Meaning & Definition of word "Nationwide"

Nationwide

/ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. Extending or applying across the entire nation; throughout the whole country.
    • Example: The charity launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about mental health.
  • 2. Available or occurring throughout the entire country.
    • Example: The new law will have a nationwide impact on environmental regulations.
  • 3. Referring to a company or organization that operates in all parts of the country.
    • Example: He works for a nationwide retailer that has stores in every state.

adverb:

  • 1. Throughout the entire nation.
    • Example: The election results are being broadcast nationwide.
  • 2. In a way that affects the entire country.
    • Example: The decision was met with criticism nationwide.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

nationwide network:

A system that operates across the entire nation.

nationwide crisis:

A situation that affects the entire country.

Related Words

national:

Pertaining to a nation as a whole.

global:

Relating to the whole world.

Slang Meanings of nationwide

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

Example Sentence: That trend is really catching on nationwide.

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

Example Sentence: The issue is nationwide; everyone is talking about it.