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NATIONALLY
nationally
(adverb) with regard to a nation taken as a whole; “a nationally uniform culture”
nationally, nationwide, across the nation, across the country
(adverb) extending throughout an entire nation; “nationally advertised”; “it was broadcast nationwide”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
nationally (comparative more nationally, superlative most nationally)
In a way relating to the whole nation.
Source: Wiktionary
Na"tion*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a national manner or way; as a nation. "The jews ... being nationally espoused to God by covenant." South.
NATIONAL
Na"tion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. national.]
1. Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc.
2. Attached to one's own country or nation. National anthem, a popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation; as, "God save the King" is called the national anthem of England.
– National bank, the official common name of a class of banking corporations established under the laws of the United States.
– National flag. See under Flag.
– National guard, a body of militia, or a local military organization, as in Paris during the French Revolution, or as certain bodies of militia in other European countries and in the United States.
– National salute, a salute consisting of as many guns as there are States in the Union. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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