nationwide

Everyday

1. Nationwide means happening or existing in every part of a country. tree →
2. As an adverb, nationwide means across the whole country. tree →

In the lessons

In news and everyday life: a nationwide search, a nationwide strike, a nationwide competition, shops «nationwide». In civics lessons a nationwide vote or survey includes the whole country. Phrases: «nationwide campaign», «available nationwide», «a nationwide search».

Examples

• The school took part in a nationwide reading challenge. tree →
• There was a nationwide celebration after the team won. tree →
• The new toy is sold in shops nationwide. tree →
• Police began a nationwide search for the missing painting. tree →
• A nationwide survey asked children about their screen time. tree →
• The storm caused power cuts nationwide. tree →

Note

One word. Works both as adjective («a nationwide event») and adverb («sold nationwide»). Similar: «countrywide», «national». «Worldwide» means across the whole world.