nationalities

plural of nationality
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 In Dubai, more than 200 nationalities coexist in peace, security, and prosperity because tolerance is actively enforced, leaving zero room for extremist ideologies. Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 The tapestry of nationalities that make up this country were able to support their teams in the greatest sporting event on Earth. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The presence of dozens of international artists and filmmakers who joined us in Jerusalem this year is an acknowledgment that true exchange happens between individuals, regardless of their nationalities, alliances, or sociological identities. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026 Authorities and international naval forces have released no public details on the crew’s fate, injuries or nationalities amid information gaps as the hijacked vessel remains offshore. Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Aruba White-sand beaches blessed with near-constant breezes, a plethora of resorts at all price points, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture made up of more than 100 nationalities make this Dutch Caribbean territory another favorite. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 While the dominant nationalities of international buyers remain British, Scandinavian, German, and Dutch, there has been a notable increase in interest from the United States, Canada, Poland and the Gulf states. Sabrina Nelson Garcinuño, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The Eswatini government has not disclosed the terms of its agreement with Washington or released details about the deportees’ nationalities, legal status or how long they are expected to remain in the country. ABC News, 9 July 2026 Fifteen nationalities and continents are represented on the All-Star roster. Kamran Nia, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
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  • And then there was Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper, making his World Cup debut in a sport not inclined to celebrate old men playing for rookie nations.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The data shows that democracies are overrepresented at the World Cup and also tend to do better than authoritarian nations – but does that matter?
    John A. Tures, Fortune, 19 July 2026
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  • In the form, companies must report the number of male and female workers in 10 broad job categories, as well as the number of workers of different races and ethnicities.
    Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Coming from an immigrant family, Novoa is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a strong focus on advocating for underrepresented voices, championing everything from LGBTQ+ creators to diverse ethnicities and emerging talent.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026
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  • Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against Kansas City, alleging programs that help businesses owned by women and racial minorities are discriminatory toward white people and men.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • That decision weakened protections in the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 that allowed minorities an opportunity to elect the candidate of their choice.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
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  • Ed Henderson, a longtime member of the Georgia GOP’s state committee from Rabun County, said an expanding map of competitive Senate races could make Collins’ task even harder.
    Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • In the 2010s, both Theresa May and Boris Johnson became prime minister after winning Conservative leadership races when their predecessors resigned midterm.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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“Nationalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalities. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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