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1nationwide

adjective na·tion·wide \ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd\

: including or involving all parts of a nation or country

Full Definition of NATIONWIDE

:  extending throughout a nation
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First Known Use of NATIONWIDE

1912

2nationwide

adverb

Definition of NATIONWIDE

:  throughout the nation

First Known Use of NATIONWIDE

1926
NATIONWIDE Defined for Kids

nationwide

adjective na·tion·wide \ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd\

Definition of NATIONWIDE for Kids

:  extending throughout an entire country <They experienced a nationwide drought.>

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