subnational
subnational adjective: forming a subdivision of a nation; contained entirely within a nation.
Adjective
subnational (not comparable)
- Forming a subdivision of a nation; contained entirely within a nation.
- Near-synonym: intranational
- Counties and provinces are subnational regions.
- Synonyms:
- intranational
- Antonyms:
- international, transnational, supranational
Noun
subnational (plural subnationals)
- A region or organization that operates within a subdivision of a nation.
Synonyms of subnational
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Forms of subnational
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | sub-national |
| Noun | |
| plural | subnationals |
Origin of subnational
From sub- + national.
Words that rhyme with subnational
Questions about subnational
- What does subnational mean?
- Subnational means forming a subdivision of a nation; contained entirely within a nation.
- What part of speech is subnational?
- Subnational can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near subnational in the dictionary
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