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
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Recent Examples of nationals
Tensions are high after Homeland Security detained 475 people, more than 300 of them South Korean nationals, at a Hyundai electric battery plant in Savannah, Georgia.
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Six Chinese nationals were recently detained in Subic Bay on espionage charges, further heightening mistrust.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 500 workers, many of whom were South Korean nationals, were detained at the plant.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
However, some less-than-supportive viewers were quick to nitpick her glam choices for nationals, including her makeup for the final round.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
At least 300 of those detained were South Korean nationals, their foreign ministry said.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
While none of the Korean nationals worked for Hyundai, about 50 of them worked for LG Energy Solutions.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Two Ohio men and 22 Chinese nationals face charges for trafficking drugs used to strengthen fentanyl.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The act was first invoked by President James Madison during the War of 1812 against British nationals.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Six Chinese nationals were recently detained in Subic Bay on espionage charges, further heightening mistrust.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 500 workers, many of whom were South Korean nationals, were detained at the plant.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
However, some less-than-supportive viewers were quick to nitpick her glam choices for nationals, including her makeup for the final round.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
At least 300 of those detained were South Korean nationals, their foreign ministry said.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
While none of the Korean nationals worked for Hyundai, about 50 of them worked for LG Energy Solutions.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Two Ohio men and 22 Chinese nationals face charges for trafficking drugs used to strengthen fentanyl.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The act was first invoked by President James Madison during the War of 1812 against British nationals.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationals
citizens
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According to a September 11 survey, Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say it is justified for citizens to resort to violence in order to achieve political goals.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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It’s struck fear in the hearts of panicked citizens.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Nationals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationals. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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