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    National (en. National)

    /naˈθjonal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Belonging to or characteristic of a nation.
    National symbols represent the identity of a country.
    Los símbolos nacionales representan la identidad de un país.
    Common to all citizens of a country.
    National education must be accessible to all.
    La educación nacional debe ser accesible para todos.
    Related to the governmental policies of a country.
    The national health plan has been well received by the population.
    El plan nacional de salud ha sido bien recibido por la población.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nationalis', which derives from 'natio', meaning nation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national interest
    The concern or need that affects all citizens of a country.
    interés nacional
    national security
    Measures that a country takes to protect itself from external threats.
    seguridad nacional
    national holiday
    Official celebration that commemorates the anniversary of a country.
    fiesta nacional

    Related Words

    nation
    A group of people who share a culture, history, or territory.
    nación
    homeland
    Emotional representation of the nation to which one belongs.
    patria
    nationalism
    Ideology that seeks to promote the interests of a nation.
    nacionalismo

    Slang Meanings

    In political slang, it refers to something that has a high impact on ordinary people.
    That reform is very national; it affects everyone in the country.
    Esa reforma es muy nacional; afecta a todos en el país.
    Colloquially used to describe something very typical of the country.
    That dish is very national; everyone knows it.
    Ese plato es muy nacional; todo el mundo lo conoce.