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nationality

noun

ˌna-shə-ˈna-lə-tē

Definition of nationality

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a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions New York City may have more nationalities than any other metropolis in the world

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Recent Examples of nationality The complaint does not state the nationalities of the other people on the boat. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The regional officials said Emirati authorities had shared information about the passengers and crew, including their nationalities. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Israel did not raise concerns The regional officials said Emirati authorities had shared information about the passengers and crew, including their nationalities. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 But the debate has been difficult to settle because Irish national crime statistics do not routinely publish nationality breakdowns, leaving limited public data to test competing claims. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nationality

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The hackers also obtained access to unique student identifier numbers as well as information about gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin and English learner status.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
But for decades, because of his ethnicity, Tenzing’s role in the mission was understated by history; he was treated as Hillary’s noble assistant.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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Mohave County, where Bullhead City is located, has higher poverty and unemployment rates than the state and nation, with a lower per-capita income, according to Census and state unemployment data.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
As reported, De Beers and the government of the Republic of Botswana have tapped the Olympic gold medal athlete Letsile Tebogo to promote the African nation as a heartland of natural diamonds, and to mark its 60 years of independence.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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