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natl

natl

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A short written form of national that news writers use in headlines and notes
  • other
  • Literature
: nac.
  • The natl anthem was played before the sports event began.

Examples

  • She read an article in a natl newspaper about climate change.

  • The natl team won the championship.

  • The natl museum will reopen after renovations next month.

  • Is the natl report out yet?

  • The natl museum will reopen after renovations next month.

  • She read an article in a natl newspaper about climate change.

  • Is the natl report out yet?

Synonyms

national
vsnatl
∞ 2.0

About a whole country and its people

is the short written form used in headlines and notes

Surface Forms

natl main

Etymology

The word natl is a short form of national, which comes from nation meaning 'a country'. People use natl in headlines and notes to save space, so think of it as the vowels taken out of 'national' to remember it stands for 'national'.