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Meanings of national in English

Portuguese
nacional
Catalan
nacional
Spanish
nacional

Limited to or in the interests of a particular nation.

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nacional
Portuguese
nacional
Catalan
nacional
Spanish
nacional

Concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country.

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Examples for "international"
Examples for "international"
1
Tackling climate change is an international problem that needs an international solution.
The Guardian
2
So far, however, Myanmar has not faced international sanctions over the violence.
Reuters
3
It's an international problem which is attracting attention of public health officials.
The Guardian
4
Farmers in Italy said they want new international markets for their produce.
Reuters
5
The Government today defended its role in the fight against international terrorism.
The Irish Times
Portuguese
cidadãos
Catalan
ciutadà
Spanish
ciudadano

A person who owes allegiance to that nation.

cidadãos

Inside the country.

Usage of national in English
1
Source: Johns Hopkins University, national public health agencies and UN population data
BBC
2
What is good for business, therefore, is good for the national economy.
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism
3
The national government says it is a state problem, said Brigadier B.K.
Reuters
4
Access to accurate data from the national system remains a key problem.
The Guardian
5
Creates a national health insurance exchange to reform the private insurance market.
Reuters
6
In addition, the national information programme was launched in December last year.
The Irish Times
7
Sunak said: We are starting a great national effort to protect jobs.
The Guardian
8
Notley also said Canada needed a national approach to address environmental issues.
Reuters
9
This is not good for democracy at either local or national level.
The Irish Times
10
Mr Haddock said the government needed a national strategy to target homelessness.
Radio NZ
11
These include their own prospects; their national economies; and the global economy.
The Irish Times
12
The problem of inadequate retirement income has become a major national issue.
The Irish Times
13
However, the rest of the national daily market suffered a tough October.
The Guardian
14
Such an approach is certainly necessary, both at national and EU levels.
The Irish Times
15
CONS: Serious crime rate and cost of living both above national average.
Forbes
16
Today we accept free primary and secondary education as a national birth-right.
The Guardian
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