Nationwide — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd/ na·tion·wide

Meaning & Definition of Nationwide

Nationwide (adjective)

  1. extending throughout a nation

Nationwide (adverb)

  1. throughout the nation

Nationwide (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. including or involving all parts of a nation or country

    "a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure"

    similar: coast-to-coast, countrywide, civil, national, public, civic, federal, municipal, government, governmental, domestic, internal, intestine, democratic, republican
    opposite: global, international, alien, external, foreign, nonnational

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nationwide

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nationwide:

coast-to-coast, countrywide, civil, national, public, civic, federal, municipal, government, governmental, domestic, internal, intestine, democratic, republican

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nationwide

Words with the opposite meaning of Nationwide:

global, international, alien, external, foreign, nonnational

Origin & Etymology of Nationwide

First known use: 1891

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions about Nationwide

What does "Nationwide" mean?

"Nationwide" means extending throughout a nation. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: extending throughout a nation.

What is another word for "Nationwide"?

Other words for "Nationwide" include coast-to-coast, countrywide, civil, national, public, civic, federal and municipal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nationwide" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nationwide"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nationwide". Common alternatives include coast-to-coast, countrywide, civil, national, public, civic, federal, municipal, government and governmental.

What is the opposite of "Nationwide"?

Antonyms of "Nationwide" include global, international, alien, external, foreign and nonnational.

How do you use "Nationwide" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nationwide" in a sentence: "a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure".

Is "Nationwide" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nationwide" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Nationwide" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Nationwide" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Nationwide"?

"Nationwide" is pronounced /ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd/ and divided into syllables as na·tion·wide.