WordGarden.ionationally
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /nˈæʃənəli/
US
- /ˈnæʃənəli/
Meanings
Adverb
throughout a whole country or at the level of the nation
Beyond the definition
"Nationally" describes something that happens, is known, or is organized across an entire country. It is bigger than just one town, city, or region. A nationally known author has readers all over the country. If an event is "nationally televised," people across the country can watch it on TV. You might also hear about a program being "nationally coordinated," which means it is organized across the whole country instead of in just one area. It is important to remember that "nationally" does not mean internationally; it stays within one country.
The word "nationally" functions as an adverb, meaning "throughout a nation" or "on a national scale." It describes something that is widespread across an entire country, impacting people and places from coast to coast (or border to border).
You'll often encounter "nationally" when discussing things like news coverage: "The election results were reported nationally," meaning the story was covered by media outlets all over the country. In business, it describes reach: "The company has a nationally recognized brand," indicating that its products or services are well known throughout the nation.
It can also describe statistics and trends: "Unemployment rose nationally last month," meaning it increased across the entire country, not just in one state. Sometimes you'll see it used to define the official status of organizations: "The Red Cross is a nationally chartered nonprofit," meaning it's officially recognized by the national government.
"Nationally" isn't about being superior—it simply indicates broad reach and impact within the boundaries of a single nation. It contrasts with "locally" (within a town or region) or "internationally" (across multiple nations). So, if something is making headlines "nationally," get ready to hear about it on the news from almost anywhere in the country!
Examples
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Medicine availability
The new medicine will be available nationally next year.
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Public reputation
She became nationally known after her first novel won a major prize.
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Sports broadcast
The game will be broadcast nationally on Sunday night.
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School ranking
Their school was ranked nationally for its science program.
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Advertising reach
The company advertises locally in some cities and nationally during the holidays.
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Survey design
The survey was designed to represent voters nationally.
See also
Similar
- nationwide
- countrywide
- across the country
Shades of meaning
Contrast
Used with (collocations)
- nationally recognized
- nationally televised
- nationally representative sample
- ranked nationally
Word family
Explore
- national scale
- regional level
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- nationallyadverb