1. citizens of a particular country
Usage: plural form of national
2. a national championship competition
Usage: sports context; informal

Examples

• The embassy helped evacuate American nationals from the war zone.
• Foreign nationals must register with the local authorities.
• British nationals living abroad can still vote in elections.
• The swimmer qualified for nationals after winning the state meet.
• She competed at nationals three years in a row.
• Only nationals of EU countries can work here without a visa.
• The gymnastics nationals will be held in Denver this year.