Definitions for NATIONALˈnæʃ ə nl, ˈnæʃ nəl Random House
Webster's College Dictionary na•tion•alˈnæʃ ə nl, ˈnæʃ nəl(adj.)
of, pertaining to, or belonging to a nation: our national
anthem; national affairs. peculiar or common to the people of a
nation: devoted to one's own nation, its interests, etc.;
patriotic: (n.)a citizen or subject of a particular nation who
is entitled to its protection. Often, nationals. a national
competition, tournament, or the like. Category: Common
Vocabulary a national company or organization. Category: Common
Vocabulary Origin of national: a person who owes allegiance to
that nation "a monarch has a duty to his subjects" of or
relating to or belonging to a nation or country "national hero";
"national anthem"; "a national landmark" limited to or in the
interests of a particular nation "national interests";
"isolationism is a strictly national policy" concerned with or
applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country "the
national government"; "national elections"; "of nati