English Words Starting With N

• nation-building

  nounC1-C2 (Academic/Formal Contexts)
  /ˈneɪ.ʃən ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/The process of constructing or developing a unified national identity, state institutions, and social cohesion, typically in post-conflict, post-colonial, or newly independent societies.
• nation-state

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌneɪ.ʃən ˈsteɪt/A political entity where the boundaries of a single, distinct nation (a group of people sharing a common culture, language, and history) align precisely with the boundaries of a sovereign state.
• national

  adjectivenounVery High
  /ˈnæʃ.(ə.)nəl/Relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole; common to, involving, or representing the entire nation.
• national academy of sciences

  nounLow
  /ˌnæʃnəl əˈkædəmi əv ˈsaɪənsɪz/A specific, prestigious, chartered scientific society in the United States, founded in 1863, whose members are elected in recognition of their distinguished research contributions. It serves as an independent advisor to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine.
• national accounting

  nounLow-frequency, technical term.
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/A comprehensive, systematic framework for recording the economic activity of a nation, measuring its output, income, and expenditure over a period.
• national agreement

  nounB2
  /ˈnæʃ.nəl əˈɡriː.mənt/A formal arrangement or contract that applies across an entire country, typically negotiated between major stakeholders like government, employers, and trade unions.
• national anthem

  nounB1
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl ˈæn.θəm/A country's official patriotic song, typically played or sung on ceremonial occasions to express national identity and allegiance.
• national assembly

  nounLow
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl əˈsem.bli/The primary elected law-making body of a country, often the lower house in a bicameral system, directly representing the citizens.
• national assistance

  nounLow (historical/technical term)
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl əˈsɪs.təns/A state-provided financial benefit for people with inadequate income, historically a means-tested welfare payment in the UK.
• national association for the advancement of colored people

  nounC2
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl əˌsəʊ.siˌeɪ.ʃən fər ði ədˈvɑːns.mənt əv ˌkʌl.əd ˈpiː.pəl/A specific, historically significant U.S. civil rights organization founded in 1909 to fight racial injustice and secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans.
• national bank

  nounB2
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl ˈbæŋk/A financial institution chartered and regulated by a national government's central bank or monetary authority.
• national book award

  nounB2
  /ˈnæʃ.nəl bʊk əˈwɔːd/A set of annual U.S. literary awards administered by the National Book Foundation to honor the best books written by American citizens.
• national bureau of standards

  nounC1
  /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl ˈbjʊərəʊ əv ˈstændədz/The former name of the official US government agency responsible for establishing and maintaining measurement standards, calibration, and technological research.
• national cemetery

  nounC1
  /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl ˈsɛmətri/A burial ground maintained by a national government for the interment of military personnel, veterans, and sometimes other significant national figures.
• national church

  nounC1
  /ˌnæʃ.nəl ˈtʃɜːtʃ/A Christian church officially established and endorsed by a particular state or nation.
• national city

  nounC1
  /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl ˈsɪti/An urban settlement or municipality that serves as a seat of government, commerce, and cultural significance for a nation, or a specific large bank in the United States.
• national code

  nounLow
  /ˈnæʃ.nəl kəʊd/A unique official identifier assigned by a nation-state's government to a person, entity, or official document for legal, administrative, or statistical purposes.
• national conference of christians and jews

  nounVery low (Proper noun, historical reference)
  /ˌnæʃ(ə)nəl ˈkɒnf(ə)rəns əv ˈkrɪstʃənz ənd ˈdʒuːz/A specific historical interfaith organization in the United States, founded to promote understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews.
• national convention

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/A large, formal meeting held periodically by a political party, social organization, or professional group, typically to decide on policy, nominate candidates for office, or elect officials.
• national country party

  nounLow
  /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl ˈkʌntri ˈpɑːti/A political party that operates at the national level, often with a focus on rural or agricultural interests, conservative values, and regional representation.

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