01 a. Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calami…
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1.
Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc.
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2.
Attached to one's own country or nation.
Phrases & compounds
National anthem —
a popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation; as, “God save the King” is called the national anthem of England.
National bank —
the official common name of a class of banking corporations established under the laws of the United States.
National flag —
See under Flag.
National guard —
a body of militia, or a local military organization, as in Paris during the French Revolution, or as certain bodies of militia in other European countries and in the United States.
National salute —
a salute consisting of as many guns as there are States in the Union.