nationwide
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd//
KK: /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Covering or affecting the entire country.
Example
The new law will be implemented nationwide next year.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new nationwide campaign for recycling?
Yeah, I saw it on social media; it seems really ambitious!
I think it's great that they're trying to raise awareness nationwide.
Absolutely! It's important for everyone to get involved, no matter where they live.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
universal
national
broad
Antonyms
local
regional
limited
adverb
Definition
In a way that covers or affects the entire country.
Example
The new policy will be implemented nationwide next year.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new campaign that’s going nationwide?
Yeah, I saw it on the news this morning!
I think it’s great that they’re trying to raise awareness nationwide.
Root Explanation
Nationwide → It is formed from "nation" (from Latin *natio*, meaning birth or people) and "wide" (meaning extending over a large area). The word "nationwide" refers to something that extends across an entire nation or country.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'nation' as a group of people born in the same place, and 'wide' means it covers a large area — that's why nationwide means it covers the whole nation.
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