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Definition of nationals

nationals

/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəlz/
na · tion · als
Adverb:nationally
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Plural:nationals
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Adjective:national
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• noun

1

Citizens or subjects of a particular country who are entitled to its protection, especially when residing or traveling abroad.

Example

"The embassy issued an advisory urging all foreign nationals to register their travel plans."

2

A competition, tournament, or championship in which participants from across an entire country compete against one another.

Example

"After winning the regional qualifiers, our debate team is finally heading to nationals next month."

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• Nearby Words

nationalization
nationalize
nationally
nationals
nationhood
nationless
nationwide

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the singular noun and adjective 'national', from Middle French 'national', which comes from Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth, race, or nation', ultimately from 'nasci' (to be born).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nationals. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nationals
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