countrywide
Definition
Adjective: - Extending across or involving an entire nation; occurring or existing throughout a country.
Usage
The adjective "countrywide" is used to describe something that is not limited to a specific region, city, or locality but applies to or affects all parts of a nation. It typically precedes the noun it modifies.
Examples
- The government launched a countrywide initiative to improve literacy rates.
- The storm caused countrywide power outages.
- A countrywide search was conducted for the missing artifacts.
Advanced Usage
- As a postpositive adjective: While less common, "countrywide" can sometimes follow a linking verb like "be" or "become."
- The celebrations were truly countrywide.
- In compound modifiers: It is frequently used in compound structures to specify the scope of an activity or condition.
- countrywide distribution network
- countrywide opinion poll
Variants and Related Words
- Nationwide (adjective): A direct synonym, identical in meaning and usage (e.g., a nationwide broadcast).
- National (adjective): Can be similar but often implies something characteristic of or belonging to a nation as a whole, rather than specifically denoting geographic scope (e.g., national anthem, national policy).
Synonyms
- Nationwide
- National
- General (in some contexts)
Antonyms
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- Parochial
Adjective
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occurring or extending throughout a country or nation
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the event aroused nationwide interest
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a countrywide fund-raising campaign
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