nationwide
nay-shuhn-WYD
Nationwide (adj) means covering or reaching every part of a nation. Example: “Heavy snow caused a nationwide shortage of fresh vegetables in the shops.”
adj
1
Covering or reaching every part of a nation.
"Heavy snow caused a nationwide shortage of fresh vegetables in the shops."
"The company launched a nationwide advertising campaign."
"There was a nationwide search for the missing hikers."
adv
1
Throughout an entire nation.
"The charity's shops are open nationwide, from the north coast to the south."
"Her song was played on radio stations nationwide last week."
"The new rule will apply nationwide starting next month."
How to use nationwide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening or reaching across an entire country, not just one region.
Common pairings
nationwide search
nationwide campaign
go nationwide
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "nation" and "wide," meaning spread across the whole country.
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What does “nationwide” mean?
The word “nationwide” means covering or reaching every part of a nation. In plain terms, happening or reaching across an entire country, not just one region.
How do you pronounce “nationwide”?
“Nationwide” is pronounced nay-shuhn-WYD (/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “nationwide” in a sentence?
Here is “nationwide” used in a sentence: “The company launched a nationwide advertising campaign.”
What part of speech is “nationwide”?
Depending on how it is used, “nationwide” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Is “nationwide” a common word?
“Nationwide” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “nationwide” have?
“Nationwide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covering or reaching every part of a nation.
What is the difference between nationwide and worldwide?
Nationwide means covering or reaching every part of one nation, while worldwide extends across the whole world. A nationwide product recall applies within a single country; a worldwide recall applies in every country where the product is sold.
What is the difference between nationwide and countrywide?
Nationwide and countrywide both mean extending throughout an entire nation and are essentially interchangeable. Nationwide is by far the more common choice in both British and American English, so it is the safer default in most writing.
Is nationwide one word or hyphenated?
Nationwide is written as one solid word in modern English. The hyphenated form 'nation-wide' appears in older texts but is now considered dated, and current dictionaries list only the closed form.
Can nationwide be used as an adverb?
Yes. Nationwide works as an adjective before a noun ('a nationwide survey') and as an adverb after a verb ('the program was broadcast nationwide'). Both uses mean throughout an entire nation.
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