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nayshun-WYD/ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/

Nationwide means in every part of a country: a nationwide survey, nationwide coverage, a nationwide strike. National is close; countrywide is a twin; global is bigger. It can be an adverb (broadcast nationwide). In speech, across the country is enough. Do not use nationwide for one region, and do not confuse it with nationwide as a brand name in UK financial advertising.

Meaning

Happening or existing in every part of a country.

Examples

• “There will be a nationwide strike on Thursday.”
• “A nationwide poll put the two parties level.”
• “Trains were cancelled nationwide, not only on the Brighton line.”

Good to know

a nationwide + noun; also an adverb. Everyday: across the country. Close: national. Not one region. Bigger: global.

Near in meaning

countrywide

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