nationwide

USnay-shuhn-WYD/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/

2 meanings of nationwide

1
adjective
Happening or found in every part of a country.
The store is having a nationwide sale this weekend.
A nationwide search began after the painting was stolen.
Similarnational, countrywide
Oppositelocal, regional
2
adverb
In all parts of a country, not just one place.
The new phones will be sold nationwide next month.
People nationwide watched the big game on TV.
Similarnationally, countrywide
Oppositelocally, regionally

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Origin

This word comes from putting together "nation" and "-wide."