Synonyms of nationality

nationality

noun

ˌna-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 

as in ethnicity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ethnicity
• nation
• minority
• race
• family
• house
• tribe
• clan
• folk
• kindred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nationality

Many newcomers are bypassing traditional gateways for smaller cities and suburbs, drawn to emerging enclaves from Cincinnati and Knoxville to Utah’s booming communities, even as Florida remains the top destination for some nationalities. — Will Jarrett, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Still, about 500,000 Venezuelans have pending cases in immigration court, more than any other nationality. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Some 14 Indigenous nationalities are recognized by the state. — Caterina Morbiato, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent incidents drawing public scrutiny in Thailand have involved tourists of several nationalities, but one of the highest profile cases was of an Israeli tourist who was convicted of threatening a zoo owner and then deported. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026