National

1. Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]
2. Belonging to or characteristic of a specific nation or country, as opposed to others. [from 17th c.]
3. (now rare) Nationalistic; patriotic. [from 17th c.]

Usage notes

See nation for notes regarding the usage of national to refer to the UK and its member states.