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nationally
NA-shuh-nuh-lee
Nationally (adv) means In a way that affects, involves, or is broadcast across, the whole nation. Example: “The charity launched a campaign that runs nationally rather than just in the capital.”
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In a way that affects, involves, or is broadcast across, the whole nation.
"The charity launched a campaign that runs nationally rather than just in the capital."
"The speech was televised nationally."
"The product is now sold nationally, not just in a few test cities."
"Her interview was broadcast nationally on the evening news."
"US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stipulates that to qualify for an O-1 visa, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary ability recognized nationally or internationally."
— , Work visas for the United States: price, requirements, duration, and how to apply (2025)
How to use nationally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAcross the whole country, rather than just locally or regionally.
Common pairings
sold nationally
broadcast nationally
ranked nationally
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nationally
- Superlative
- most nationally
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Etymology
From "national" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
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What does “nationally” mean?
The word “nationally” means in a way that affects, involves, or is broadcast across, the whole nation. In plain terms, across the whole country, rather than just locally or regionally.
How do you pronounce “nationally”?
“Nationally” is pronounced NA-shuh-nuh-lee (/ˈnæʃənəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “nationally” in a sentence?
Here is “nationally” used in a sentence: “The product is now sold nationally, not just in a few test cities.”
What part of speech is “nationally”?
“Nationally” is an adverb.
Is “nationally” a common word?
“Nationally” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between nationally and locally?
Nationally describes something that affects, involves, or is broadcast across the whole nation, while locally refers to a smaller, specific area such as a town or region. A story reported "nationally" reaches audiences across the entire country, not just one community.
What is the difference between nationally and internationally?
Nationally means within the scope of a single nation, whereas internationally means across multiple countries. Something broadcast nationally is seen throughout one country; something broadcast internationally reaches audiences in several countries.
How is 'nationally' typically used with verbs like 'broadcast' or 'recognized'?
"Nationally" is commonly paired with verbs such as broadcast, recognized, ranked, or televised to show that something applies across an entire country, as in "nationally recognized" or "broadcast nationally."
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