adj
nationwide
nay-shuhn-WYD
adj
1
Covering or reaching every part of a nation.
"The company launched a nationwide advertising campaign."
"There was a nationwide search for the missing hikers."
adv
1
Throughout an entire nation.
"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.