National anthem, a popular song or hymn which has become by general
acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment
of a nation; as, "God save the King" is called the national anthem of
England. -- National bank, the official common name of a class of
banking corporations established under the laws of the United States.
-- National flag. See under Flag. -- National guard, a body of militia,
or a local military organization, as in Paris during the French
Revolution, or as certain bodies of militia in other European countries
and in the United States. -- National salute, a salute consisting of as
many guns as there are States in the Union. [U.S.]
Na"tion*al*ism (?), n. 1. The state of being national; national
attachment; nationality.