nationwide

Word parts

nation + -wide

Pronunciation

• enPR: nā'shən-wīdʹ, IPA ^(key): /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/

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Preposition

Preposition nationwide

1. If something happens nationwide, it happens throughout the nation.

Adjective

Positive nationwide

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A nationwide situation or event happens throughout the nation.

   The nationwide change in support for the idea was unexpected.

Related words

• nation
• wide