nationality

[nash-uh-nal-i-tee]

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.

nationality

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nationality¹

First recorded in 1685–95; national + -ity

Example Sentences

If you use ChatGPT in voice mode, you can go to Settings/General/Voice to find a range of voices you can use in ChatGPT’s default Advanced voice mode, evoking different genders, nationalities and ethnicities.

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Gov.UK Wallet has not yet been launched but it could eventually allow citizens to store their digital ID - including name, date of birth, nationality and residence status, and a photo - on their smartphones.

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"The schedule is too much, mentally and emotionally I am at breaking point and sadly I am not alone," the 28-year-old, who this year switched nationality from Russia to Australia, said in early October.

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That fed a controversy over his nationality that has plagued him repeatedly.

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When he disclosed his French nationality months before Madagascar's last presidential election, he argued he had only secretly acquired it to make things easier for his children studying in France.

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Related Words

• citizenship 
• community 
• ethnic group www.thesaurus.com
• origin 
• society