national
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na·tion·al
(năsh'ə-nəl, năsh'nəl) 
adj.
adj.
- Of, relating to, or belonging to a nation as an organized whole: a national anthem.
- Of or relating to nationality: their national origin.
- Characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation: a national trait.
- Of or maintained by the government of a nation: a national landmark.
- Being in the interest of one's own nation: Isolationism is a strictly national policy.
- Devoted to one's own nation or its interests; patriotic.
- A citizen of a particular nation. See synonyms at citizen.
- A contest or tournament involving participants from all parts of a nation. Often used in the plural.
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national
adjective
- Of, concerning, or affecting the community or the people: civic, civil, public. See specific/general.
- Of, from, or within a country's own territory: domestic, home, internal, native. See native/foreign.
noun
- A person owing loyalty to and entitled to the protection of a given state: citizen, subject. See group, politics.
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IN BRIEF: n. - A person who owes allegiance to that country; adj. - Concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire country.
National injustice is a sure road to national downfall.
— William Ewart Gladstone, Source: Speech, Plumstead 1878
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categories related to 'national'
- World Relations and Conditions - national: noncitizen who owes allegiance to a nation and enjoys its protection
- Advertising - national: advertising spot running throughout the country
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National (brand)
National (ナショナル Nashonaru) was a brand used by Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) to sell home appliances, personal appliances, and industrial appliances and was the first name used by Konosuke Matsushita's electric firm to sell his battery-powered bicycle lamps, hoping that they would be a product used by all of Japan, hence the name "National". It was arguably the first well-known brand of Japanese electronics.
National was formerly the premier brand on most Matsushita products, including audio and video and was often combined as "National Panasonic" after the worldwide success of the Panasonic name.
After 1980 in Europe, and after 1988 in Australia and New Zealand, Matsushita ceased the usage of "National", and sold audiovisual products exclusively under the Panasonic and Technics nameplates. Perhaps due to trademark issues, Matsushita never officially used the National name in the United States, except for early imported products, but rice cookers bearing the National name, imported from Japan, can be found at many ethnic Asian markets in the United States.
National is well-known throughout Asia as a reputable manufacturer of domestic appliances, such as rice cookers and electric fans. In 2004, the "National" brand was gradually phased out in Asia, the last market it was used in, with most products being rebadged under the "Panasonic" brand due to trademark restrictions with other companies worldwide containing "National" in their name and Matsushita's desire to unify their businesses under the Panasonic name for greater recognition.
Due to its historical significance and recognition in Matsushita's native Japan, non-audiovisual Matsushita products (mostly home appliances or white goods) were branded "National" until September 2008. As of October 1, 2008, Matsushita changed its company name to Panasonic Corporation. Non-audiovisual products that were branded "National" in Japan are currently marketed under the "Panasonic" brand.
Neither National Semiconductor nor National Car Rental are related to Panasonic or the "National" brand.
National bicycles were imported into the United States under the Panasonic label. The brand was known for producing high quality cycles at a relatively low price, as the result of a very high degree of factory automation and a resultingly low labor force with attendant savings in salaries and benefits. One of their models featured the unusual Shimano front freewheel system.
Advertising campaigns
- In 1960, National launched a tokusatsu series, co produced by Toei, called National Kid, in a clear merchandising effort. The series wasn't popular in its home market, but attained cult status in Brazil.[citation needed]
- In 1976, the Swedish band ABBA shot some ads promoting National. They were broadcast in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand Japan and Philippines. Thailand
- In the 1980s a promotion was made in Japan for National TV, using the cat "Chatran" also known as "Milo" on the Columbia Pictures movie release "The Adventures Of Milo & Otis" (Koneko Monogatari). The commercial features some segments of the movie, then shows "Chatran"/"Milo" with a human companion.
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- (Japanese) Panasonic products website
- (English) Brand History, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
- (English) The National brand: 1927
- (English) ABBA TV commercials promoting National Brand (From YouTube)
- (English) Background information on the making of the commercials, plus lyrics and voiceovers used
- (Japanese) National Brand TV commercial cross promoting "The Adventures Of Milo & Otis"/The Adventures Of Chatran" from 1986 (From YouTube)
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National
Dansk (Danish)
adj. - national, lands-, folke-, stats-, patriotisk, landsomfattende, landsdækkende
n. - statsborger
idioms:
- national anthem nationalsang
- national debt statsgæld
- national income nationalindkomst
- national park nationalpark
- national service almindelig værnepligt
- National Socialism nationalsocialisme
Nederlands (Dutch)
nationaal, staats-, staatsburger, landgenoot
Français (French)
adj. - national, étatique
n. - (Admin) ressortissant, (GB, Journ) les grands quotidiens
idioms:
- national anthem hymne national
- national debt dette publique
- national income revenu national
- national park parc national
- national service service national
- National Socialism national-socialisme
Deutsch (German)
n. - Staatsbürger, Landsmann
adj. - Staats-, Landes-, Volks-, national, landesweit
idioms:
- national anthem Nationalhymne
- national debt Staatsverschuldung
- national income Volkseinkommen
- national park Nationalpark (Naturschutzgebiet)
- national service Wehrdienst
- National Socialism Nationalsozialismus
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - πολίτης, υπήκοος
adj. - εθνικός
idioms:
- national anthem εθνικός ύμνος
- national debt (οικον.) δημόσιο χρέος
- national income εθνικό εισόδημα
- national park εθνικός δρυμός
- national service (ιστ.) (Βρετ.) (υποχρεωτική) στρατιωτική θητεία
- National Socialism εθνικοσοσιαλισμός, ναζισμός
Italiano (Italian)
cittadino, nazionale
idioms:
- national anthem inno nazionale
- national debt debito nazionale
- national income reddito nazionale
- national park parco nazionale
- national service servizio militare
- National Socialism nazionalsocialismo
Português (Portuguese)
n. - nativo (m)
adj. - nacional
idioms:
- national anthem hino nacional
- national debt dívida nacional
- national income renda nacional
- national park parque nacional
- national service serviço militar
- National Socialism Nacional Socialismo
Русский (Russian)
гражданин, национальный турнир, национальный
idioms:
- national anthem национальный гимн
- national debt национальный долг
- national income валовой доход
- national park заповедник
- national service воинская повинность
- National Socialism национал-социализм
Español (Spanish)
adj. - natural, nacional, doméstico, interno
n. - ciudadano, natural, nacional
idioms:
- national anthem himno nacional
- national debt deuda pública
- national income renta nacional, ingreso nacional
- national park parque nacional
- national service servicio nacional, servicio militar
- National Socialism nacionalsocialismo
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - medborgare, landsman, undersåte
adj. - national-, riks-, nationell, statlig, folk-, landsomfattande, inhemsk, federal, stats-
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
国家的, 全国性的, 国立的, 国民, 公民, 全国总部, 全国性比赛
idioms:
- national anthem 国歌
- national debt 国债, 公债
- national income 国民收入
- national park 国家公园
- national service 兵役
- National Socialism 国家社会主义, 纳粹主义
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 國家的, 全國性的, 國立的
n. - 國民, 公民, 全國總部, 全國性比賽
idioms:
- national anthem 國歌
- national debt 國債, 公債
- national income 國民所得
- national park 國家公園
- national service 兵役
- National Socialism 國家社會主義, 納粹主義
한국어 (Korean)
adj. - 국유의, 국민의, 한 나라를 상징하는
n. - 전국대회, 같은 국민
日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - 国民の, 国家の, 国立の, 全国的な
n. - 国民, 同胞
idioms:
- national anthem 国歌
- national debt 国債
- national income 国民総所得
- national park 国立公園
- national service 国民兵役
- National Socialism 国家社会主義
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) مواطن ( وبخاصه مقيم في دوله اجنبيه) (صفه) قومي, وطني
עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - לאומי, ארצי, כללי
n. - נתין, אזרח, בן אותה ארץ
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