nationality

American  

[nash-uh-nal-i-tee] / ˌnæʃ əˈnæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

nationalities

1. the status of belonging to a particular nation, whether by birth or naturalization.

   the nationality of an immigrant.

2. the relationship of property, holdings, etc., to a particular nation, or to one or more of its members.

   the nationality of a ship.

3. nationalism.

4. existence as a distinct nation; national independence.

   a small colony that has just achieved nationality.

5. a nation or people.

   the nationalities of the Americas.

6. a national quality or character.

   Nationalities tend to submerge and disappear in a metropolis.

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nationality British  

/ ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or fact of being a citizen of a particular nation

2. a body of people sharing common descent, history, language, etc; a nation

3. a national group

   30 different nationalities are found in this city

4. national character or quality

5. the state or fact of being a nation; national status

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Etymology

Origin of nationality

First recorded in 1685–95; national + -ity

Example Sentences

His Cambodian nationality had been revoked by royal decree last month, it added.

From BBC

Chen was born in China but has since acquired multiple other nationalities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tourists include at least 60 Russians, he said, with a Western diplomat telling AFP other nationalities were present including French, British and American citizens.

From Barron's

Swiss police confirmed on Monday that 83 people remained in hospital, with the injured including at least 12 nationalities.

From BBC

The victims came from seven countries - though several held multiple nationalities.

From BBC

Related Words

• citizenship
• community
• ethnic group
• origin
• society