English words starting with N

Relating to a nation as a whole

A competition held to determine the best athlete or team in an entire nation.

relating to or involving an entire nation; nationwide in scope or authority.

An area of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns, set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, and for the protection of plants, animals, or other natural features.

The safety of a nation and its people from threats such as attack, terrorism, or espionage.

A feeling of loving your country more than any others and believing that it is better than any others.

A person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

having very strong feelings of love for and pride in your country, so that you think it is better than any other

The legal status of belonging to a particular nation.

The process of bringing an industry or company under the control or ownership of the state.

to put an industry or a company under the control of the government, usually by the government taking ownership of it.

(of an industry or service) taken over and controlled by the state.

In a way that relates to or involves a whole nation

Supported, funded, or organized by one or more nations.

Extending or happening throughout an entire nation.

associated with the place or circumstances of a person's birth

Relating to the original peoples of North and South America, especially those living there before European arrival.

Born in the place or country associated with the word 'native'.

in a way that is natural or innate to a person or thing.

the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

A person who advocates the protection of the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

The occasion of a person's birth, or the circumstances relating to it.

Directed, commanded, or controlled by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

To talk for a long time about things that are not important or serious.

in a smart, tidy, and fashionable way

(of a person or their clothes) neat, tidy, and smart in appearance

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Having a specified status, ability, or characteristic from birth; innate.

Food that has undergone little or no processing and contains no artificial additives.

Foods that are minimally processed and free from artificial additives, preservatives, or other synthetic ingredients.

A flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground and used as a fuel.

The study of animals, plants, and minerals, especially as a popular pursuit rather than a formal science.

Relating to or denoting a language that has developed naturally in human use, as opposed to a constructed or formal language.

Appearing to be natural, not artificial or forced.

A material or substance occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, or fertile land.

a style in art or literature that tries to show the world and people exactly as they are, without idealizing them.

A person who studies plants and animals by observing them directly, especially in their natural environment.

Imitating or representing nature or real life in a detailed and accurate way.

In a manner that imitates or represents real life or nature in a detailed and accurate way.

The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country.

To make someone a legal citizen of a country they were not born in.

(of a person) admitted as a citizen of a country that is not their native country.

as is normal or to be expected; in a way that is not surprising.

Existing or formed by natural processes, not made or caused by humans.

The quality of being natural, not artificial or forced.

The physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people

Relating to or involving the use of natural processes, materials, or ecosystems to address challenges or achieve goals, especially in environmental management, conservation, or sustainable development.

A practitioner of naturopathy, a system of alternative medicine that emphasizes natural remedies and the body's ability to heal itself.

relating to or practicing a system of alternative medicine that emphasizes natural healing and the body's intrinsic ability to recover.

the digit 0; zero

The quality or state of being naughty; mischievous or disobedient behavior.

(especially of children) behaving badly; not willing to obey rules

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

to cause someone to feel sick and as if they are going to vomit

feeling that you are going to vomit

causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; sickening.

in a way that causes a feeling of disgust or sickness

feeling that you are going to vomit

Relating to sailors, ships, or navigation.

A tropical sea creature with a spiral shell divided into connected chambers, of which the last and largest is occupied by the animal.

A member of a Native American people of the southwestern United States.

Relating to a navy or warships.

The long central part of a church, extending from the entrance to the area before the altar, and typically flanked by aisles.

The small hollow or raised area in the middle of a person's stomach, left after the umbilical cord is cut at birth.

The activity of spending too much time considering your own thoughts, feelings, or problems; self-absorbed contemplation.

(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to travel through it.

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments or maps.

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Relating to the process or activity of finding a way to get to a place, especially by using maps or instruments.

A person who directs the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using maps and instruments.

the part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, including the ships and people involved.

of a dark blue colour, like that of a naval officer's uniform

No (used in informal speech, especially in some dialects)

used to introduce a stronger and more correct word or phrase than the one just used

To say no to something; to deny, refuse, or oppose something, especially persistently or habitually.

a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially one who opposes or rejects something.

A person from Nazareth, the town in ancient Galilee

A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler.

Resembling or characteristic of the Nazis, especially in being fanatical, authoritarian, racist, or brutally oppressive.

The political principles and practices of the Nazi party, involving dictatorship, extreme nationalism, racism (especially antisemitism), and the suppression of opposition.

a poetic or literary contraction of 'never'

a person who is lazy and irresponsible, achieving little in life

The stage name of an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, born Shaffer Chimere Smith.

an extinct species of archaic human that lived in eurasia until about 40,000 years ago

An extinct species of human that lived in Europe and western Asia until about 40,000 years ago.

(of a tide) showing the least difference between high and low water levels

Relating to the Italian city of Naples.

at or to a short distance away; not far

A state or condition of being very close to complete failure or ruin.

An incident in which two or more objects come extremely close to colliding but do not actually make contact.

Very nearly complete; almost finished or total.

Almost always happening or present; very frequent with little variation.

relating to or describing an experience in which a person comes very close to dying, often involving sensations such as seeing a bright light or feeling detached from the body.

Relating to or designating the region of space relatively close to the planet Earth, especially used in the context of astronomy and space science.

Containing almost nothing; almost completely empty.

Almost causing death

Relating to or being the region close to a source of electromagnetic radiation or acoustic waves, where the field distribution is not yet stable.

Very cold, but not quite at the temperature where water turns to ice (0°C or 32°F).

relating to or being the period of time that will come soon after the present

Almost exactly the same; differing only in very minor details.

Extremely difficult to do or achieve; almost impossible.

Relating to or denoting the part of the infrared spectrum that is closest to visible light, with wavelengths approximately from 0.75 to 1.4 micrometers.

A situation where something almost hits something else but avoids it by a very small margin.

A situation in which one company, group, etc., has almost complete control of the supply of a particular product or service.

Wearing very little clothing; almost naked.

Almost normal; very close to a standard or typical state or condition.

almost perfect; very close to being perfect.

Almost reaching or equaling a previous highest level, amount, or achievement.

Located or occurring close to the shore.

Located at or relating to a position just below or just above the surface of something.

relating to or occurring in the immediate future; short-term.

Very nearly complete; almost total.

very close to being complete or total agreement, with only a very small number of people possibly dissenting.

Existing, occurring, or true for almost everyone or everything; very nearly universal.

Almost vertical; at an angle very close to straight up and down.

Almost zero; extremely close to zero in amount, value, or degree.

Not far away; close at hand.

comparative form of 'near': at a shorter distance away

(superlative of 'near') Located at the shortest distance from a particular point or place.

almost but not completely; very close to