(political science) An individual who takes part in nation-building; a member of a state who takes the initiative in developing the national community through government programs.

A person considered the driving force behind the establishment of a country, state, or nation.

(informal) The Mississippi River.

plural of national average

The premier steeplechase (horse race over fences) in the United Kingdom

Clothing of a particular style and colours worn to represent a country at international events, or as part of national celebrations.

(cricket) Any of the officially recognised nations who play Test cricket: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe.

(baseball) The older of the two professional baseball leagues within Major League Baseball.

An Islamic and political organization with the declared aim of "resurrecting" the spiritual, mental, social and economic condition of the black people of America and the world.

The official song of a nation or sovereign state, generally of a patriotic nature and played at events to celebrate or honor said state.