national - English dictionary definition

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National Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc.
National Attached to one's own country or nation.
national a person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects"
National Academy of Sciences an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War
National Aeronautics and Space Administration an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight
national anthem a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation
National Archives and Records Administration the independent agency that oversees management of federal government records including presidential libraries and historic collections
national assistance benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations a computerized data system to provide brokers with price quotations for securities traded over the counter
national bank a commercial bank chartered by the federal government

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