as in nations
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
New York City may have more nationalities than any other metropolis in the world
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Recent Examples of nationalities
Instead, the overlapping policies are part of an overarching strategy of layering bureaucratic hurdles to reduce legal immigration altogether, especially from certain nationalities, lawyers told the Miami Herald.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez’s tenure as foreign minister was also marked by controversy, the source claimed, including allegations that Venezuelan passports, birth certificates, and nationalities were illegally sold abroad, according to reports.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for free expression for artists of all nationalities and ideologies.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
No names, only ages and nationalities, were released.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The nationalities of 14 people remain unclear.
—Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for artists of all nationalities and all ideologies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Authorities were still working to identify all of the deceased and injured victims, and the victims are likely of several different nationalities.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Two-thirds of the missing passengers were Chinese, with Malaysians and Americans among the other nationalities on board.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez’s tenure as foreign minister was also marked by controversy, the source claimed, including allegations that Venezuelan passports, birth certificates, and nationalities were illegally sold abroad, according to reports.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for free expression for artists of all nationalities and ideologies.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
No names, only ages and nationalities, were released.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The nationalities of 14 people remain unclear.
—Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for artists of all nationalities and all ideologies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Authorities were still working to identify all of the deceased and injured victims, and the victims are likely of several different nationalities.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Two-thirds of the missing passengers were Chinese, with Malaysians and Americans among the other nationalities on board.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalities
Noun
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Its concept has drawn scorn from European partner nations and recent objection from some GOP members in Congress.—
Kevin Fixler
January 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Long-term projections suggest demographic tipping points in major cities and even nations, altering cultural landscapes and potentially alliance dynamics.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Groups of protestors made up of university students, women and ethnic minorities, including people from Kurdish and Turkish ethnicities, have gradually joined the protests from across the country since then.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Leal said suicides in Williamson County do not seem to fit a pattern, cutting across ages and ethnicities.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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There were no questions about how a scholarship set aside for a person of color hasn’t been given out in years, or why four of five professors approved for and then abruptly denied tenure were minorities.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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This line of attack on the cost of goods worked well for Democrats in gubernatorial races in late 2025.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Under decoupling, the tracks wouldn't have to hold races but could continue offering the other lucrative types of gambling — similar to changes made in recent years involving former greyhound and harness-racing tracks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nationalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalities. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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