nationwide adj - definition in American English Dictionary

nationwide

/ˈneɪ·ʃənˈwɑɪd/ adj [not gradable]

› existing or happening in all parts of a particular country:

A nationwide survey of mothers revealed some very interesting things about what mothers want from fathers.

nationwide nationwide: listen to American pronunciation

/ˈneɪ·ʃənˈwɑɪd/ adv [not gradable]

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The performances were taped for telecasting nationwide.

(Definition of nationwide adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play

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