National

French Meaning

national

national

ressortissant

résident

English Meaning

  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to a nation as an organized whole: a national anthem.
  2. Of or relating to nationality: their national origin.
  3. Characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation: a national trait.
  4. Of or maintained by the government of a nation: a national landmark.
  5. Being in the interest of one's own nation: Isolationism is a strictly national policy.
  6. Devoted to one's own nation or its interests; patriotic.
  7. A citizen of a particular nation. See Synonyms at citizen.
  8. A contest or tournament involving participants from all parts of a nation. Often used in the plural.