National
Example: National policies affect economic performance
Definition
"National" describes something relating to a nation as a whole, often referring to policies, identity, or characteristics that pertain to a specific country rather than local or international levels.
Etymology
The word "national" comes from the Latin word "natio," meaning 'birth' or 'people.' It entered English in the late 14th century, originally referring to a group of people with common origins, and later evolved to describe things connected to an entire nation.
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"National" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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