The difference between National and Statewide

When used as nouns, national means a subject of a nation, whereas statewide means an agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).

When used as adjectives, national means of or having to do with a nation, whereas statewide means happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).


Statewide is also adverb with the meaning: throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).

check bellow for the other definitions of National and Statewide

  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. Statewide as an adjective:

    Happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).

  2. Statewide as an adjective:

    Happening in or affecting an entire sovereign state; nationwide.

  1. Statewide as an adverb:

    Throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).

  2. Statewide as an adverb:

    Throughout a sovereign state; nationwide.

  1. Statewide as a noun (US):

    An agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).