nationality
[ nash-uh-nal-i-tee ]
/ ˌnæʃ əˈnæl ɪ ti /
noun, plural na·tion·al·i·ties for 1, 2, 5, 6.
the status of belonging to a particular nation, whether by birth or naturalization: the nationality of an immigrant.
the relationship of property, holdings, etc., to a particular nation, or to one or more of its members: the nationality of a ship.
existence as a distinct nation; national independence: a small colony that has just achieved nationality.
a nation or people: the nationalities of the Americas.
a national quality or character: Nationalities tend to submerge and disappear in a metropolis.
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nationality
/ (ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the state or fact of being a citizen of a particular nation
a body of people sharing common descent, history, language, etc; a nation
a national group30 different nationalities are found in this city
national character or quality
the state or fact of being a nation; national status
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