Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide (pronunciation: /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/) is an adjective that refers to something that is applicable or occurring throughout an entire country. The term is often used in the context of healthcare, insurance, and broadcasting industries, among others.
Etymology
The term "nationwide" is derived from the combination of the words "nation" and "wide", indicating a broad or extensive reach across a nation. It is believed to have first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Nation: A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
- Wide: Of great or more than average width.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Insurance: A practice or arrangement by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.
- Broadcasting: The distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "nationwide" often refers to healthcare policies, medical research, or health crises that affect an entire country. For example, a "nationwide health insurance policy" would be a policy that covers individuals regardless of where they live within the country. Similarly, "nationwide medical research" would refer to research conducted across various regions of a country, rather than being confined to a specific area.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nationwide
- Wikipedia's article - Nationwide
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