Nationality
ˌnæʃəˈnæləti
Definitions
2 meaningsThe state of belonging to a nation; the legal relationship between a person and a state.
ˌnæʃəˈnæləti
The status of belonging to a particular nation.
She applied for dual nationality to gain citizenship in both countries.
💡 Simply: It's like your official team for life! It's the country you're a citizen of.
👶 For kids: Being a member of a country, like being from America or Japan!
More Examples
His nationality is American.
Nationality is often determined by birth or naturalization.
How It's Used
"The requirements for acquiring nationality vary from country to country."
"Citizenship is often conflated with nationality."
A group of people sharing a common origin, culture, or descent, often forming a nation.
ˌnæʃəˈnæləti
A group of people with a shared national identity.
The conference hosted speakers of various nationalities.
💡 Simply: It's a group of people who feel like they belong to the same country and share similar things.
👶 For kids: A group of people who are from the same place and have similar stories and ways of doing things.
More Examples
The restaurant catered to a variety of nationalities.
The cultural exchange program aimed to promote understanding between different nationalities.
How It's Used
"The diversity of the city reflects different nationalities."
"The passport control asked for her nationality."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Medieval Latin *nationalitas*, from *nationalis* ('national'), from Latin *natio* ('nation, people, tribe') + -*al*, -*ity*.
The word has been used since the 17th century, initially referring to the fact of being part of a nation.
Memory tip
Think of a nation's identity card.
Word Origin
"pertaining to a nation"