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View synonyms for nationality

nationality

[ nash-uh-nal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural na·tion·al·i·ties
  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. existence as a distinct nation; national independence:

    a small colony that has just achieved nationality.

  4. a nation or people:

    the nationalities of the Americas.

  5. 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

Daoud, who moved to Paris in 2020 and took French nationality, is a controversial figure in Algeria, where he is accused by some of selling out to the former colonial power.

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“There’s a whole cosmopolitan mix of different nationalities now. We are all New Zealanders. I think we should work together and have equal rights.”

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The FA said this constituted an "aggravated breach... as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin".

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After the furore in South Africa, and the doubts about her nationality, she competed in the Miss Nigeria competition, which she won to qualify for the Miss Universe contest held in Mexico City.

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Coote used Klopp’s German nationality to preface one of his comments and FA rules state nationality is one of the references that can lead to an aggravated breach of its rules.

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