Nationality (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural na·tion·al·i·ties for 1, 2, 5, 6.
  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.
noun plural -ties
  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
  4. national character or quality
  5. the state or fact of being a nation; national status
Nationality (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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