nationwide

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adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd How to pronounce nationwide (audio)
Synonyms of nationwidenext
: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

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adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Adjective
The big story Instead of trumpeting China's tech advances, Premier Li Qiang struck an uncharacteristically somber tone during a nationwide address on policy plans. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Fast Fire Watch Guards is known for rapid response, professional service, and nationwide coverage. Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
As conservationists celebrate that win, the story for birds nationwide is not so rosy. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Northwestern University will add an artificial intelligence major to its course offerings at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, joining other universities nationwide that now offer the specialization. Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nationwide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nationwide was in 1891

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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

nationwide

adjective
na·​tion·​wide
ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide phone service

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