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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 product is now sold nationally, not just in a few test cities.”

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In a way that affects, involves, or is broadcast across, the whole nation.
"The product is now sold nationally, not just in a few test cities."
"Her interview was broadcast nationally on the evening news."

How to use nationally

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAcross the whole country, rather than just locally or regionally.

Common pairings
sold nationally broadcast nationally ranked nationally

Word forms

more nationally comparative, most nationally superlative

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Etymology

From "national" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

nationwide across the nation across the country

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Frequently asked questions

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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