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national (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. national.] 1. Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; p
| national | (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. national.] 1.
Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc.
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Attached to one's own country or nation.
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National anthem, a popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation; as, God save the King is called the national anthem of England. -- National bank, the official common name of a class of banking corporations established under the laws of the United States. -- National flag. See under Flag. -- National guard, a body of militia, or a local military organization, as in Paris during the French Revolution, or as certain bodies of militia in other European countries and in the United States. -- National salute, a salute consisting of as many guns as there are States in the Union. [U.S.]
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| national | (?; 277), n. 1.
A citizen (of a particular country); as, U. S. nationals are advised to contact their embassy when abroad.
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A country-wide sports competition; for a series of competitions, the plural form is usually used; as, to advance to the nationals.
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