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
The production features over 20 actors portraying characters from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the real-life camp.
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Ray Campos, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Though Cuban officials initially identified all the men as Cuban nationals, the island’s government typically does not recognize dual nationalities and treats anyone born in Cuba as a Cuban citizen.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Its Ten-Point Plan calls for a secular democratic republic, a non-nuclear Iran, gender equality, separation of religion and state, a free-market economy, peaceful coexistence with the world, and recognition of the rights of Iran’s diverse nationalities within a unified country.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The nationalities of those on board the boat were not immediately known.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year’s edition at the indoor slope in the Mall of the Emirates attracted 700 runners representing 70 nationalities.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Though the major new model announcements this week come from brands associated with different nationalities (such as China, India, Germany and Japan), many of them will be manufactured in Thailand for export markets globally.
—Mike Hanlon
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Longtime residents and merchants of different nationalities and ethnic groups viewed the renaming as erasure of their multi-ethnic community’s identity.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The range of nationalities has expanded, and there are many more Africans than before.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Ray Campos, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Though Cuban officials initially identified all the men as Cuban nationals, the island’s government typically does not recognize dual nationalities and treats anyone born in Cuba as a Cuban citizen.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Its Ten-Point Plan calls for a secular democratic republic, a non-nuclear Iran, gender equality, separation of religion and state, a free-market economy, peaceful coexistence with the world, and recognition of the rights of Iran’s diverse nationalities within a unified country.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The nationalities of those on board the boat were not immediately known.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year’s edition at the indoor slope in the Mall of the Emirates attracted 700 runners representing 70 nationalities.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Though the major new model announcements this week come from brands associated with different nationalities (such as China, India, Germany and Japan), many of them will be manufactured in Thailand for export markets globally.
—Mike Hanlon
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Longtime residents and merchants of different nationalities and ethnic groups viewed the renaming as erasure of their multi-ethnic community’s identity.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The range of nationalities has expanded, and there are many more Africans than before.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalities
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those have strengthened the arguments of nations that make the case for getting off the dollar.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Folks of various ethnicities were encouraged to apply, particularly people who are white, Chinese, Hispanic or Indigenous.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Since 2024, the production has tapped a revolving door of actors across genders and ethnicities to play consequential American icons, with stars including Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, Tituss Burgess and Conrad Ricamora.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Within the law, disadvantaged students are defined as those students who are English learners, minorities, students with disabilities, homeless children and youth, children and youth in foster care, and migrant students.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán used his supermajority to consolidate power, weaken the independence of the country’s courts, change the election system and restrict the rights of some minorities.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Georgia has key races this year, including an open contest for the governor's office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Nationalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalities. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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