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nationwide definition

nation·wide (-wīd′)

adjective

by or throughout the whole nation; national

adverb

throughout the nation

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nationwide Synonyms

nationwide

modif.

general, federal, universal; see national 2, regional, public 1, 2.


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nationwide Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • provide: Same day delivery Most leading florists provide same day delivery nationwide, as long as you order by mid-day.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: The big four Scottish banks are the Bank of Scotland... are truly nationwide.

Infinitive complement

  • help: The aim is to engage with parents nationwide to help them make an informed choice about real diapers and single-use disposables.

Modifies a noun

  • network: The Trust is part of a nationwide network of local trusts which work to protect wildlife - The Wildlife Trusts.

Used with adjective complement

  • operate: There are now three distinct parts to the operation: ' Clements Steel Windows ' manufacture, supply and install operating nationwide.
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