national organizations

Groups spanning nations

National organizations are groups that operate across an entire country rather than locally or regionally.

The term typically describes nonprofits, professional associations, or advocacy groups with chapters or members nationwide: She joined several national organizations dedicated to civil rights.

Distinguished from international organizations, which span multiple countries.

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