Nationality: meaning, definitions and examples

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nationality

[ ˌnæʃəˈnæləti ]

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country identity

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

Synonyms

citizenship, descent, ethnicity

Examples of usage

She has dual nationality.
What is your nationality?
He is proud of his nationality.

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national character

The distinctive qualities or characteristics that define a nation or its people.

Synonyms

culture, heritage, identity

Examples of usage

The cuisine reflects the nationality of the country.
There is a sense of pride in their nationality.

Translations

Translations of the word "nationality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nacionalidade

🇮🇳 राष्ट्रीयता

🇩🇪 Nationalität

🇮🇩 kewarganegaraan

🇺🇦 національність

🇵🇱 narodowość

🇯🇵 国籍 (kokuseki)

🇫🇷 nationalité

🇪🇸 nacionalidad

🇹🇷 milliyet

🇰🇷 국적 (gukjeok)

🇸🇦 جنسية (jinsiyya)

🇨🇿 národnost

🇸🇰 národnosť

🇨🇳 国籍 (guójí)

🇸🇮 državljanstvo

🇮🇸 þjóðerni

🇰🇿 ұлттық

🇬🇪 ეროვნება

🇦🇿 milliyyət

🇲🇽 nacionalidad

Word origin

The word 'nationality' originated in the early 17th century from the French word 'nationalité', which is derived from the Latin word 'nationalis' meaning 'of or pertaining to a nation'. The concept of nationality has evolved over time to encompass not just legal citizenship but also cultural identity and belonging.