Synonyms of nationals

nationals

noun

plural of national

as in citizens

a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it

recommended that foreign nationals living in the region evacuate immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• citizens
• residents
• subjects
• freemen
• inhabitants
• countrymen
• natives
• compatriots
• nonimmigrants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aliens
• foreigners
• strangers
• immigrants
• noncitizens
• nonnatives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nationals

Some 589 foreign nationals are among the missing, the NDRRMA said in their update. — Kosh Raj Koirala, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

The South Korean nationals are among a growing number of people who have been abducted in recent months as for-ransom kidnappings remain a persistent threat as armed groups continue to expand their terriroties. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Müller expects this move to have much impact by hitting the discretionary budgets of wealthy Chinese nationals. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

In addition to closing Russian diplomatic facilities, Wadephul announced tighter entry restrictions for Russian nationals and additional measures targeting Russia's shadow fleet. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Among the missing are dozens of foreign nationals, including Americans. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Many of the dozens missing in its environs were foreign nationals, chiefly Indian or Indian-origin pilgrims who were returning from, or preparing to make, the journey further into Tibet to Mount Kailash, a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

The Nepal Tourism Board said 261 foreign nationals have been rescued. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

On this visit, he was accompanied by 10 other Americans and two Nepali nationals. — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026