Nationality
noun
It is the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization.
My nationality is American.
Often appears as...
- 'dual nationality'
- 'american nationality'
noun
It is also a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, or ethnicity.
The Basque nationality in Spain is known for its unique language and culture.
Often appears as...
- 'distinct nationality'
- 'ethnic nationality'
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Sociocultural
noun
In law, it refers to the relationship between an individual and a state to which he/she has rights and duties.
Because of her dual nationality, she has rights and duties as a citizen in both countries.
Often appears as...
- 'renunciate nationality'
- 'denied nationality'
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Formal, Neutral
Legal
noun
It is the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization.
My nationality is American.
Often appears as...
- 'dual nationality'
- 'american nationality'
noun
It is also a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, or ethnicity.
The Basque nationality in Spain is known for its unique language and culture.
Often appears as...
- 'distinct nationality'
- 'ethnic nationality'
Usage tips
Sociocultural
noun
In law, it refers to the relationship between an individual and a state to which he/she has rights and duties.
Because of her dual nationality, she has rights and duties as a citizen in both countries.
Often appears as...
- 'renunciate nationality'
- 'denied nationality'
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Race
Nationality refers to political borders, not biological heritage or race.
His nationality is Canadian, but his race is Asian.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proof
Nationality often requires legal documents like a passport as proof.
To prove my nationality, I showed my passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Change Is Possible
One can change nationality through naturalization, marriage, or adoption.
She changed her nationality to Italian after living there for ten years.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Race
Nationality refers to political borders, not biological heritage or race.
His nationality is Canadian, but his race is Asian.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proof
Nationality often requires legal documents like a passport as proof.
To prove my nationality, I showed my passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Change Is Possible
One can change nationality through naturalization, marriage, or adoption.
She changed her nationality to Italian after living there for ten years.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Race
Nationality refers to political borders, not biological heritage or race.
His nationality is Canadian, but his race is Asian.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proof
Nationality often requires legal documents like a passport as proof.
To prove my nationality, I showed my passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Change Is Possible
One can change nationality through naturalization, marriage, or adoption.
She changed her nationality to Italian after living there for ten years.
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What does it mean to be...
relating to the status of refugees in response to mass persecutions and displacements of the Second World War. It defines a refugee as someone who is outside their country of nationality, and is unable to return to their home country because of well-founded fears of being persecuted.
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Taiye Selasi: Don't ask...
Replacing the language of nationality with the language of locality asks us to shift our focus to where real life occurs. Even that most glorious expression of countryhood, the World Cup, gives us national teams comprised mostly of multilocal players.
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Peter Singer: The why...
The fact that they're not right in front of us, the fact, of course, that they're of a different nationality or race, none of that seems morally relevant to me. What is really important is, can we reduce that death toll? Can we save
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How to turn a group of...
was they were able to be humble in the face of the very real challenge ahead, curious -- all of these diverse individuals, diverse expertise especially, nationality as well, were quite curious about what each other brings.
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Let's end ageism PIPE...
like food, water, electricity, and decent housing. Is this the world we want our children, who may well live to be a hundred, to inherit? Everyone -- all ages, all genders, all nationalities -- is old or future-old,
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Eric X. Li: A tale of...
beginning with primitive society, then slave society, feudalism, capitalism, socialism, and finally, guess where we end up? Communism! Sooner or later, all of humanity, regardless of culture, language, nationality,
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How American and Chinese...
rather than to be distinguished by our race, by the color of our skin or by our nationality; that this virus obviously is not discriminating against anyone, whether you are rich or poor, important or not important
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Kimberley Motley: How I...
visited me in my office and he said, "I wanted to meet you. I wanted to see what a crazy person looked like." The laws are ours, and no matter what your ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, they belong to us,
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards 51 different nationalities represented
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Art + activism =...
they want to contribute with their work and their knowledge in a global world we should all be citizen because dignity has no nationality but these days
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What does it mean to be...
relating to the status of refugees in response to mass persecutions and displacements of the Second World War. It defines a refugee as someone who is outside their country of nationality, and is unable to return to their home country because of well-founded fears of being persecuted.
Video examples
Taiye Selasi: Don't ask...
Replacing the language of nationality with the language of locality asks us to shift our focus to where real life occurs. Even that most glorious expression of countryhood, the World Cup, gives us national teams comprised mostly of multilocal players.
Video examples
Peter Singer: The why...
The fact that they're not right in front of us, the fact, of course, that they're of a different nationality or race, none of that seems morally relevant to me. What is really important is, can we reduce that death toll? Can we save
Video examples
How to turn a group of...
was they were able to be humble in the face of the very real challenge ahead, curious -- all of these diverse individuals, diverse expertise especially, nationality as well, were quite curious about what each other brings.
Video examples
Let's end ageism PIPE...
like food, water, electricity, and decent housing. Is this the world we want our children, who may well live to be a hundred, to inherit? Everyone -- all ages, all genders, all nationalities -- is old or future-old,
Video examples
Eric X. Li: A tale of...
beginning with primitive society, then slave society, feudalism, capitalism, socialism, and finally, guess where we end up? Communism! Sooner or later, all of humanity, regardless of culture, language, nationality,
Video examples
How American and Chinese...
rather than to be distinguished by our race, by the color of our skin or by our nationality; that this virus obviously is not discriminating against anyone, whether you are rich or poor, important or not important
Video examples
Kimberley Motley: How I...
visited me in my office and he said, "I wanted to meet you. I wanted to see what a crazy person looked like." The laws are ours, and no matter what your ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, they belong to us,
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards 51 different nationalities represented
Video examples
Art + activism =...
they want to contribute with their work and their knowledge in a global world we should all be citizen because dignity has no nationality but these days
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Quote examples
Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
The difference between a nation and a nationality is clear, but it is not always observed. Likeness between members is the essence of nationality, but the members of a nation may be very different. A nation may be composed of many nationalities, as some of the most successful nations are.
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Freeman Dyson
American Physicist
The world of science and the world of literature have much in common. Each is an international club, helping to tie mankind together across barriers of nationality, race and language. I have been doubly lucky, being accepted as a member of both.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
The world of classical music is so fascinating. It's a world that encompasses people from everywhere and erases the basic restraints of nationality; everyone is united by this common language of music.
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Brock Lesnar
American Wrestler
America. Shoutout to the men in uniform that protect and serve this country. From sea to shining sea. From one white boy, to all nationalities, we've got to stand together, people.
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William T. Wiley
American Artist
Irish is the prominent nationality in the family, but beyond that, I really don't know. I see a lot of artistic or creative influence coming through on my mother's side.
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Marvin Bower
American Businessman
People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
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Ricardo Montalban
Mexican Actor
Because we should always respect other nationalities, I have always tried to play them with dignity.
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Alan Furst
American Author
When you move a border, suddenly life changes violently. I write about nationality.
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Declan Rice
English Athlete
Like so many people around the world, I consider myself to be of mixed nationality.
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Diego Della Valle
Italian Businessman
Tod's customers - whatever their nationality - want the very best things in life.
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Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
The difference between a nation and a nationality is clear, but it is not always observed. Likeness between members is the essence of nationality, but the members of a nation may be very different. A nation may be composed of many nationalities, as some of the most successful nations are.
Quote examples
Freeman Dyson
American Physicist
The world of science and the world of literature have much in common. Each is an international club, helping to tie mankind together across barriers of nationality, race and language. I have been doubly lucky, being accepted as a member of both.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
The world of classical music is so fascinating. It's a world that encompasses people from everywhere and erases the basic restraints of nationality; everyone is united by this common language of music.
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Brock Lesnar
American Wrestler
America. Shoutout to the men in uniform that protect and serve this country. From sea to shining sea. From one white boy, to all nationalities, we've got to stand together, people.
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William T. Wiley
American Artist
Irish is the prominent nationality in the family, but beyond that, I really don't know. I see a lot of artistic or creative influence coming through on my mother's side.
Quote examples
Marvin Bower
American Businessman
People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
Quote examples
Ricardo Montalban
Mexican Actor
Because we should always respect other nationalities, I have always tried to play them with dignity.
Quote examples
Alan Furst
American Author
When you move a border, suddenly life changes violently. I write about nationality.
Quote examples
Declan Rice
English Athlete
Like so many people around the world, I consider myself to be of mixed nationality.
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Diego Della Valle
Italian Businessman
Tod's customers - whatever their nationality - want the very best things in life.
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