nationality — the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
Example Sentences
- The form asked for my name, age, and nationality - I wrote 'Korean' and felt proud.
- He has three passports but claims his true nationality is 'citizen of the world.'
- The Olympic athletes proudly represented their nationality during the opening ceremony.
nationality
NOUN[/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/]
the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
People of different nationalities gathered for the international festival.
Nationality often shapes culture, language, and traditions. (NATION + IDENTITY = NATIONALITY)
Nationality and identity helped build a strong community.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'tribe', which itself comes from 'nasci' (to be born). Over time, 'natio' evolved to denote a group of people united by common descent and territory, eventually acquiring the sense of belonging to a state or nation.
Breakdown
nation (from Latin natio, birth/tribe) + -al (adjectival suffix meaning 'of or relating to') + -ity (noun suffix denoting a state, condition, or quality).
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📝Examples
“The form asked for my name, age, and nationality - I wrote 'Korean' and felt proud.”
“He has three passports but claims his true nationality is 'citizen of the world.'”
“The Olympic athletes proudly represented their nationality during the opening ceremony.”
“My dog's nationality is Korean, but his personality is definitely American - he loves hamburgers!”
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