nationwide

Etymology

nation + -wide

adj

1. Extending throughout an entire nation.
   There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers.
   To assist in this mind-bogglingly complex endeavour, Switzerland has developed sophisticated software tools that allow infrastructure managers (IMs), operators and local/national authorities to co-ordinate civil engineering projects with planned service enhancements, demand forecasts, pathing requirements, nationwide timetables, and asset utilisation up to 15 years ahead. December 14 2022, Ben Jones, “Switzerland: a template for Northern Powerhouse Rail?”, in RAIL, number 972, page 29

adv

1. Throughout a nation.
   …Toote became the principal Black surrogate (highest “rank” in the Reagan campaign operation), booking Reagan for appearances before Black organizations and traveling nationwide in his behalf. 1980, Simeon Booker, “Reagan Becomes U. S. President; His Top Blacks Had Key Roles”, in Jet, volume 59, number 10, pages 6–7