Definition of "subnational" []

• Forming a subdivision of a nation; contained entirely within a nation. (adjective)

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• "He strongly believes that the real action in the fight against global warming is happening at what he called the subnational level."
• "But I also think that the decision that the president has to make is looking at how we can have a different and more effective relationship with the Afghan government, whoever is the final victor, but not only with the government in Kabul, but with governors throughout the country, with what they call subnational, regional, local leaders."
• "Obama, she said, now is looking at "how we can have a different and more effective relationship with the Afghanistan government, whoever is the final victor, but not only with the government in Kabul, but with governors throughout the country, with what they call subnational, regional, local leaders."