national

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective [usuallybeforenoun] 1 connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation: national and local newspapers * national and international news * national and regional politics * a national debate / campaign / election * These buildings are part of our national heritage. * They are afraid of losing their national identity. 2 owned, controlled or financially supported by the government: a national airline / museum / theatre noun (technical) a citizen of a particular country: Polish nationals living in Germany -< CITIZEN