The difference between National and Nationwide

When used as adjectives, national means of or having to do with a nation, whereas nationwide means extending throughout an entire nation.

National is also noun with the meaning: a subject of a nation.

Nationwide is also adverb with the meaning: throughout a nation.

check bellow for the other definitions of National and Nationwide

  1. National as an adjective:

    Of or having to do with a nation.

  2. National as an adjective (by extension):

    Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).

    Examples:

    "Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."

  1. National as a noun:

    A subject of a nation.

    Examples:

    "The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

  2. National as a noun (usually, in the plural):

    A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

    Examples:

    "After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."

  1. Nationwide as an adjective:

    Extending throughout an entire nation.

    Examples:

    "There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers."

  1. Nationwide as an adverb:

    Throughout a nation.

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