Nationwide
ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsAffecting or encompassing the whole nation; national in scope.
ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd
Existing or extending throughout a nation.
The company launched a nationwide advertising campaign.
💡 Simply: Imagine a giant pizza that can be delivered to everyone in the country! That's what 'nationwide' means – something that happens or is available all over the country, like a phone service or a special sale.
👶 For kids: When something is nationwide, it means it's happening or found all over the country, like a big parade or a favorite toy.
More Examples
Nationwide protests erupted following the controversial decision.
The new law has nationwide implications.
How It's Used
"Nationwide insurance offers services across the country."
"The president addressed the nation on a nationwide broadcast."
In all parts of a nation; throughout the nation.
ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd
Throughout an entire nation.
The scandal was reported nationwide.
💡 Simply: Imagine the pizza being delivered all over the country! The pizza is available nationwide.
👶 For kids: When something happens nationwide, it means it's happening all over the country, like when everyone gets to see fireworks on the Fourth of July!
More Examples
The company expanded its services nationwide.
The concert tour was advertised nationwide.
How It's Used
"The news of the event spread nationwide."
"The product is available nationwide."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
nationwide network
A network that spans the entire country, providing services or coverage across a wide geographical area.
"The telecommunications company boasts a nationwide network."
nationwide search
A search conducted throughout an entire country to find something or someone.
"Authorities conducted a nationwide search for the missing person."
From 'nation' + 'wide'. The word emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, reflecting the growing interconnectedness and scale of commerce and communication in the United States.
Used in the early 20th century as a term describing increased interconnectedness across the United States during the time.
Memory tip
Think of a wide net covering the entire nation.
Word Origin
"Composed of 'nation' (from Latin natio, meaning 'birth, people, race') + 'wide' (from Old English wid, meaning 'broad, extensive')"