nationality

/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
noun
  1. The legal status of belonging to a particular country.
    • The embassy helps citizens prove their nationality when traveling abroad.
    • His nationality is Japanese, but he grew up in Brazil.
    • She applied for Canadian nationality after living there for five years.
  2. A group of people who share a common national identity, often based on culture, language, or history.
    • The city is home to over 50 nationalities living together peacefully.
    • The festival celebrates the traditions of many different nationalities.
    • People of the same nationality often feel a strong bond with one another.
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