nationally-backed
|na-tion-al-ly-backed|
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/ˈnæʃənəli-bækt/
nation-supported
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nationally-backed' originates from the combination of 'nationally' and 'backed', where 'nationally' refers to 'pertaining to a nation' and 'backed' means 'supported'.
Historical Evolution
'nationally-backed' evolved from the combination of 'nationally', derived from 'nation', and 'backed', derived from 'back', meaning 'to support'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'supported by a nation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or endorsed by a nation or national government.
The nationally-backed project received funding from the government.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 07:59