National Definition
national
adjective
- 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 national concern"; "the national highway system"; "national forests"
- owned or maintained for the public by the national government; "national parks"
- inside the country; "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation's internal politics"
- characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation; "a national trait"
- of or relating to nationality; "national origin"
noun
- a person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects"
"National" in song lyrics
See how national is used in real songs:
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"The bone box national"
Cannibal Ox f/ El-P — Ox Out the Cage -
"I just want to be frank like a Hebrew National"
The Cross Movement — What a Relief -
"The queen sits on the throne while this hoe rides down Old National"
DJ Drama f/ Marsha Ambrosius, OutKast — The Art of Storytellin' Part 4
Words that rhyme with national
Usage tips for "national"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "national" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for national to find words that pair well.