nationality
noun
the status of belonging to a particular nation, whether by birth or naturalization.
nationalities
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pluralof nationality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Instead, the ministry says FlyDubai agreed in writing to check its pilots’ backgrounds and nationalities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Originally voted for by journalists, the award was restricted to European players until eligibility was expanded to all nationalities in 1995.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The missing figure released Thursday by China from its side of the border included 260 foreigners, but no breakdown on nationalities was provided.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
No information has been provided about the nationalities of the deportees.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
No fewer than seven weeks of sometimes acrimonious discussion between wizards of all nationalities were devoted to the troublesome question of magical creatures.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
