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 administration has already ended TPS for a number of nationalities, including Venezuela and Nicaragua.
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Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And even our nationalities and our national identities have only a relative importance in light of a larger vision of what the kingdom of God is about.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The Manhattan Federal Court complaint against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department says a policy categorically barring visa applicants from 75 countries is based on demonstrably false claims that immigrants of specific nationalities rely on cash welfare.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
This year’s edition features 23 Oysters whose owners span eight different nationalities around the globe, including USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Netherlands, and Belgium, and a fleet of Oysters ranging from 50 to 90 feet.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The American Business Immigration Coalition campaign also seeks to preserve work authorization for TPS holders from other countries, including El Salvador and Venezuela, after the administration moved to end protections for several nationalities, prompting a wave of federal lawsuits.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The initiative is open to residents of all nationalities, offering them priority access to new projects from a slate of developers, along with preferential pricing and lower mortgage rates.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The general, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the IS members who will be transferred to Iraq are of various nationalities.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Among their goals, however, is reminding people of all races and nationalities to recognize that no one can overcome injustice by themselves.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And even our nationalities and our national identities have only a relative importance in light of a larger vision of what the kingdom of God is about.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The Manhattan Federal Court complaint against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department says a policy categorically barring visa applicants from 75 countries is based on demonstrably false claims that immigrants of specific nationalities rely on cash welfare.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
This year’s edition features 23 Oysters whose owners span eight different nationalities around the globe, including USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Netherlands, and Belgium, and a fleet of Oysters ranging from 50 to 90 feet.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The American Business Immigration Coalition campaign also seeks to preserve work authorization for TPS holders from other countries, including El Salvador and Venezuela, after the administration moved to end protections for several nationalities, prompting a wave of federal lawsuits.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The initiative is open to residents of all nationalities, offering them priority access to new projects from a slate of developers, along with preferential pricing and lower mortgage rates.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The general, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the IS members who will be transferred to Iraq are of various nationalities.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Among their goals, however, is reminding people of all races and nationalities to recognize that no one can overcome injustice by themselves.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalities
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Ukraine has urged African nations to halt the flow of men to Russia’s ranks.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The decision to oust both nations from the Olympics follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, just days after the end of the Beijing Games, which featured the then-Russian Olympic Committee.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Protesters of all age groups and ethnicities chanted and waved signs while passing motorists honked at them.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Having insight into the history of all different types of people helps children and teens have more empathy, compassion, and consideration for people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Roughly 25% of patients were minorities and a majority were women.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Congress can add rules for federal races.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The strategist added that hurricane politics alone are unlikely to decide the outcome in a state where Senate races tend to follow partisan fundamentals.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Nationalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalities. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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