countrywide (B2)

adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntriˌwaɪd/

Definition

Extending or affecting the whole of a country.

Examples

• The company launched a countrywide advertising campaign to promote its new product.

• There was a countrywide shortage of fresh produce due to severe weather conditions.

• The government announced countrywide measures to combat the spread of the virus.

How to Use countrywide

countrywide (adverb)

Affecting the whole country. — "The drought spread countrywide."

countrywide (adjective)

Affecting the whole country. — "A countrywide strike paralyzed the transportation system."

Synonyms of countrywide

Words with a similar meaning to countrywide:

• national
• nationwide
• global
• international

Antonyms of countrywide

Words with the opposite meaning to countrywide:

• local
• regional

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