National vs Nat - What's the difference?
national | nat |
Of or having to do with a nation.
(by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).
A subject of a nation.
(usually, in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
(Internet) A network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.
(Internet) A device that implements that network function; a NAT firewall.
As nouns the difference between national and nat
is that national is a subject of a nation while Nat is a member or supporter of the Scottish National Party.As an adjective national
is of or having to do with a nation.As an acronym NAT is
a network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.As a proper noun Nat is
a diminutive=Nathanael given name, Nathaniel or Nathan.As an adverb nat is
not.national
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.
Usage notes
See nation'' for notes regarding the usage of ''national to refer to the UK and its member states.Derived terms
* international * nationally * nationalisticNoun
(en noun)- The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
- After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals .
