nonnational

adjective

Definition of nonnationalnext
as in foreign

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Recent Examples of nonnational Robinson’s words ring true with a number of women who paid their dues in the Chicago Golden Gloves (the longest-running and largest nonnational amateur boxing event in America). — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnational
  1. foreign
  2. external
  3. international
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  • More than 400 foreign nationals are among the 579 tourists missing in the rugged mountainous region, which is popular with pilgrims and trekkers.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The brothers Tate were arrested by federal marshals in Miami last month, after years of being investigated by several foreign authorities.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of foreign
Adjective
  • Build One Capability Beyond Your Current Role Build one capability beyond the current role through a deliberate stretch assignment, cross-functional project, certification or external contribution.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In terms of vacation homes, this style typically means open living rooms and external walls with solid lower portions.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of external
Adjective
  • In a blog post on Wednesday, Gates called for a new international organization to manage AI, drawing on elements from a nuclear inspections regime, international aviation regulations and ozone layer protection agreements.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Thailand has yet to secure an Oscar nomination in the international feature category.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of international

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“Nonnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnational. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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