plural nationalities
1
: a group of people who share the same history, traditions, and language, and who usually live together in a particular country
The country is home to five nationalities and seven languages.
people of all races and nationalities
2
formal
: the fact or status of being a member or citizen of a particular nation
She's American, but her parents are of Japanese nationality.
He has held French nationality for the past 20 years.
The university has students of over 50 nationalities.
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“Nationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nationality. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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