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national

/ˈnæʃnəl/

na · tion · al ˈnæ · ʃn · əl

English Definition

adj. relating to a nation; n. a citizen of a particular country

中文释义

国家的；国民

Significado en Español

nacional

한국어 뜻

국가의, 국민의

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

quốc gia, quốc dân

Example Sentence

This is a national holiday.

这是一个全国性的节日。

Synonyms

nationwide countrywide citizen

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “national”:

A countrywide
B local
C regional
D municipal

Show answer

A — countrywide. “national” means adj. relating to a nation; n. a citizen of a particular country

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ flag flew proudly above the tall government building.

A personal
B national
C private
D tiny

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B — national. “national” means adj. relating to a nation; n. a citizen of a particular country

Common questions about “national”

What does “national” mean?

national — adj. relating to a nation; n. a citizen of a particular country. In Chinese: 国家的；国民.

How do you pronounce “national”?

national is pronounced /ˈnæʃnəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: na · tion · al.

How do you use “national” in a sentence?

This is a national holiday. (这是一个全国性的节日。)

What are synonyms for “national”?

nationwide, countrywide, citizen — all close in meaning to national (adj. relating to a nation; n. a citizen of a particular country).

Is “national” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. national appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1333 / 2445

55% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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national

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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