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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nationality1

First recorded in 1685–95; national + -ity
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Example Sentences

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A talented pianist, Alon Ohel, who also has Serbian and German nationality, was set to start music studies after returning from a trip to Asia in the weeks before being abducted at Supernova.

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Israel arrested the crews, with Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg among the dozens of activists of various nationalities, sparking huge protests in Europe.

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"Your colour has become your passport or your nationality".

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“Silencing individual creative artists based on their nationality does not promote better understanding or advance the cause of peace.”

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Family members said that, because Adler acquired nationality in France and Australia through his father, they received some information about his condition from reports compiled by representatives in those countries.

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