The difference between Nationally and Nationwide

When used as adverbs, nationally means in a way relating to the whole nation, whereas nationwide means throughout a nation.

Nationwide is also adjective with the meaning: extending throughout an entire nation.

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  1. Nationally as an adverb:

    In a way relating to the whole nation.

    Examples:

    "The speech was televised nationally."

  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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