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

Donald Clarke, a professor at George Washington University School of Law and a specialist in Chinese law, pointed The Hill to a specific provision in Chinese law that says a person must be of Chinese nationality to take the bar exam. — Mallory Wilson, The Hill, 15 Oct. 2026

As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

The job even gets meta, with the British star cracking a joke about which nationalities are cast in best roles Hollywood has to offer Black talent. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Support from the international community could provide vital access and funding, as victims might be of many nationalities, and regional governments might be less likely to undertake independent investigations themselves. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026