National

Relating to a particular nation or country.

National refers to something that relates to or belongs exclusively to a particular nation, country, or state. It often describes entities such as national identity, national policies, national symbols, and organizations operating under the authority of a nation.

From Old French naciun, from Latin natio (birth), nation.

National means something belongs to or represents a country, like the national flag of the United States or a national park.

What does 'national' mean? It relates to a country or nation
Is 'national' the same as 'international'? No, 'national' refers to one country, while 'international' involves multiple countries
Can something be both national and local? Yes, a national park might also have local communities nearby

country state

nationalism nationality

government society

cultural term political concept