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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

/ ˌæʃəˈæɪɪ /

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

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nationality1

First recorded in 1685–95; national + -ity
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It says reference to Klopp's nationality in the video constituted an "aggravated" breach.

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“They just look at our colors, our nationalities, and they’re just profiling people,” she said.

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Some homes have begun displaying stickers outlining the residents' nationalities.

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Mr Fyffe described the lodge as an "experiment" with agents of different nationalities living under one roof, and working on tasks designed to distract them from the secrets they knew.

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“This is not the first time that people of this nationality have been arrested,” she said Thursday after the arrests of the 11 Colombians.

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