National vs Shirt - What's the difference?
national | shirt |
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.
An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.
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a member of the shirt-wearing team.
As nouns the difference between national and shirt
is that national is a subject of a nation while shirt is an article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.As an adjective national
is of or having to do with a nation.As a verb shirt is
to cover or clothe with a shirt, or as if with a shirt.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 .
External links
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English
(wikipedia shirt)Noun
(en noun)- Several persons in December had nothing over their shoulders but their shirts .
- She had her shirts and girdles of hair.
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