National means typical of the people or customs of a particular country or nation. ...the national characteristics and history of the country.

Dec 11, 2025 · national (comparative more national, superlative most national) Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

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The word national describes anything that is common to, shared by, or represents a group of people or a place that is considered a nation, like the national anthem sung before the national pastime of baseball.