nationality

noun
UK: /ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/

  1. The state of belonging to a particular country.

    1. His nationality is Italian because he was born there.
    2. She holds dual nationality, having been born in the UK and naturalized in Canada.

  2. A group of people who share the same origin, culture, or language.

    1. The museum showcased crafts from various nationality groups.
    2. The census recorded the distribution of different nationalities within the city.

  3. The legal status of belonging to a particular nation.

    1. Applying for citizenship is one way to change your nationality.
    2. The question about nationality is a standard part of the immigration form.

Synonyms

citizenship race origin country nation birthplace extraction
nationality adjective

  1. Relating to a nation or its people.

    1. The airline features national foods on some flights.
    2. Concerns arose about national security after the incident at the border, regarding nationality checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nationality" in English means: The state of belonging to a particular country., A group of people who share the same origin, culture, or language., The legal status of belonging to a particular nation..

The phonetic transcription of "nationality" is /ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nationality": citizenship, race, origin, country, nation, birthplace, extraction.

Example usage of "nationality": "His nationality is Italian because he was born there.". More examples on the page.