nationwide

/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Extending throughout an entire nation.

Adjective

Examples

Near-synonym: (in federations) federal

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Throughout a nation.

Adverb

Examples

Near-synonym: (in federations) federally

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nationwide” mean?

Extending throughout an entire nation.

Is “nationwide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.