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nationality

 

[ ˌnæʃəˈnæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: international, multinational, national, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationalization, nationalize, nationally, nationals, nationwide, transnational.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,141 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.