subnational
- noun
- /ˌsʌbˈnæʃənl/
:
subnacional
- Each subnational is responsible for implementing education policies in its own region.
Examples
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The agreement was signed by both the national and subnational authorities.
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Funding for infrastructure projects is often distributed to subnational units like states or provinces.
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The subnational governments play a crucial role in local governance.
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Many subnational authorities are implementing new policies.
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Each subnational authority is responsible for maintaining its own healthcare system.
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The subnational government allocated funds for road repairs in the province.
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In many countries, subnational entities have their own tax regulations.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A country or region that has its own government
How Local
Surface Forms
Morphology
subnational = subnational (transparent) = sub + nation + al
The noun is a zero-derived use of the adjective 'subnational', and the adjective itself is transparently composed of 'sub-' + 'nation' + '-al'.
Etymology
A subnational comes from sub- (seen in subway) meaning 'below' and national meaning 'of the country'. So a subnational is a government or unit 'below' the national government, such as a state or province.