National
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole, rather than regional or local areas. As a noun, it refers to a citizen of a particular country, especially when living abroad.
“The government launched a national campaign to promote healthy eating and physical activity.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈnæʃənəl/
Syllables
na·tion·al
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern NATION-; contains three vowels (A, I, O)
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; common word for governmental and civic contexts
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