Wednesday, June 30, 2010

word of the day - jun 30 10

adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
2. owned, preserved, or maintained by the federal government: a national wildlife refuge.
3. peculiar or common to the whole people of a country: national customs.
4. devoted to one's own nation, its interests, etc.; patriotic: to stir up national pride.
5. nationalist
6. concerning or encompassing en entire nation: a national radio network.
7. limited to one nation.

noun
8. a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection: Canadian nationals living abroad.
9. often, nationals. a national competition, tournament, or the like: We're invited to Ottawa for the nationals.
10. a national company or organization

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