nationality
Americannoun
plural
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the status of belonging to a particular nation, whether by birth or naturalization.
the nationality of an immigrant.
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the relationship of property, holdings, etc., to a particular nation, or to one or more of its members.
the nationality of a ship.
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existence as a distinct nation; national independence.
a small colony that has just achieved nationality.
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a nation or people.
the nationalities of the Americas.
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a national quality or character.
Nationalities tend to submerge and disappear in a metropolis.
noun
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the state or fact of being a citizen of a particular nation
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a body of people sharing common descent, history, language, etc; a nation
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a national group
30 different nationalities are found in this city
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national character or quality
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the state or fact of being a nation; national status
Etymology
Origin of nationality
Example Sentences
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His dual nationality and peripatetic, bi-cultural upbringing, combined with travel grants in 1927 and 1949 that took him all over Europe, Asia and North Africa, produced arguably the most cosmopolitan artist of his generation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
A smaller 2026 crop, with rising demand for livestock feed in some of the most populous countries, including China and India, will put pressure on global corn prices, affecting everyone regardless of their nationality.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
To be eligible for asylum, a non-citizen had to demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
"If we want to share the beauty of this region with the whole world, we must move beyond nationality divides," Monji said.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Technically speaking, Persian is an ethnicity, while Iranian is a nationality.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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