B2 existing or happening in all parts of a particular country:
a nationwide survey/referendum
More examples
- Women's groups have demanded a nationwide assault on sexism in the workplace.
- Some miners are calling for a nationwide strike in support of their sacked colleagues.
- She is performing in Birmingham tonight, on the third leg of her nationwide tour.
- He owns a nationwide chain of restaurants.
- Police have launched a nationwide hunt for the killer.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
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Schools nationwide are experiencing a shortage of teachers.