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
There are more than 65 nationalities represented among the crew, the majority from the Philippines, India, Peru, and Mexico.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
When asked whether Ratcliffe’s comments had affected a first-team squad of many different backgrounds and nationalities, Carrick said that the players are ready to support one another in all circumstances.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As a result, the final lineup is a mix of personalities, skillsets, and nationalities.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Individual acts of wrongdoing became the pretext for the vilification of entire nationalities.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Roj camp houses about 2,200 people from around 50 nationalities, mostly women and children, who have supposed links to the extremist group.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, vessels of all nationalities are keeping as far away as possible to avoid being caught in the crossfire of uncrewed weapons.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The firm received enquiries from 218 nationalities in 2025, translating into applications from 100 nationalities across 95 countries for more than 40 residency and citizenship programs.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The administration has already ended TPS for a number of nationalities, including Venezuela and Nicaragua.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
When asked whether Ratcliffe’s comments had affected a first-team squad of many different backgrounds and nationalities, Carrick said that the players are ready to support one another in all circumstances.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As a result, the final lineup is a mix of personalities, skillsets, and nationalities.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Individual acts of wrongdoing became the pretext for the vilification of entire nationalities.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Roj camp houses about 2,200 people from around 50 nationalities, mostly women and children, who have supposed links to the extremist group.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, vessels of all nationalities are keeping as far away as possible to avoid being caught in the crossfire of uncrewed weapons.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The firm received enquiries from 218 nationalities in 2025, translating into applications from 100 nationalities across 95 countries for more than 40 residency and citizenship programs.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The administration has already ended TPS for a number of nationalities, including Venezuela and Nicaragua.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalities
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Historical data show that when major oil-producing nations undergo regime change, oil prices typically surge by more than 70%.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bell also acknowledged religions and ethnicities other than Jewish suffered prejudice in Australia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Models were asked to portray other races or ethnicities in a photoshoot.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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And while requiring proof of citizenship might seem reasonable, voter advocacy groups estimate that more than 20 million current voters – mostly the poor and minorities — have neither birth certificates nor passports – nor the easy means to get them.—
Carl P. Leubsdorf,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Subcontractors were selected in part based on their track records in hiring residents, minorities, and women, and in utilizing MBE/WBE firms.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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In this election cycle, the equation is being altered as the campaigns of Black politicians are being flooded with major cash from AIPAC donors and affiliates, radically shifting the equilibrium of some races.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Director Joseph Kosinski and his crew filmed at live Grand Prix races around the world with Formula 1’s full collaboration.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Nationalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalities. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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