different between societal vs nationwide

English

Etymology

society +? -al

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s??sa??tl/

Adjective

societal (comparative more societal, superlative most societal)

1. Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
   • 2010, Malcolm Knox, The Monthly, April 2010, Issue 55, The Monthly Ptd Ltd, page 46:

     While H5N1 flu is obviously lethal, some milder flus pose a greater societal threat, Professor Mathews says.

Translations

Anagrams

• aloetics, coaliest, coalites, cosalite

Spanish

Adjective

societal (plural societales)

1. societal

English

Alternative forms

• nation-wide

Etymology

nation +? -wide

Pronunciation

• enPR: n?'sh?n-w?d?, IPA^(key): /?ne?.??n?wa?d/
• Rhymes: -a?d

Adjective

nationwide (not comparable)

1. Extending throughout an entire nation.

Synonyms

• countrywide, national

Antonyms

• citywide, districtwide, local, non-nationwide, provincewide, statewide

Translations

See also

• worldwide

Adverb

nationwide (not comparable)

1. Throughout a nation.
   • 1980, Simeon Booker, "Reagan Becomes U. S. President; His Top Blacks Had Key Roles", Jet, volume 59, number 10, pages 6–7:

     …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.

Synonyms

• countrywide, nationally

Antonyms

• citywide, districtwide, locally, statewide

Translations

See also

• worldwide