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Nationwide

UK /["/ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/"]/ US /["/ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

happening or existing in all parts of a particular country

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In simple words: Across the whole country.

Examples

• a nationwide campaign
• The police conducted a nationwide hunt for the missing prisoners.
• The company has over 500 stores nationwide.
• The band start a nationwide tour next month.
• The campaign is on the way to becoming nationwide.
• The study uses data from a nationwide survey of 5 000 people.
• We have a nationwide network of local offices.

Usage notes

Use 'nationwide' when referring to something that happens in all parts of a country. Avoid using it in very local or specific contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a nation-wide blanket covering the entire country.

Collocations

• nationwide campaign
• nationwide survey
• nationwide availability

Synonyms

• countrywide
• universal
• total

Antonyms

• local
• regional

Common mistakes

• Using 'nationwide' to describe something only in a city or state.
• Confusing 'nationwide' with 'worldwide', which means all around the world.