nationals

/N AE1 SH AH0 N AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A subject of a nation.

    โ€œThe diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.โ€

  2. 2

    (usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

    โ€œAfter winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals.โ€

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