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

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nationality In a world defined by border tensions and ideological divides, CIFF offers a space where creativity, values, and innovation transcend nationality and conflict. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Some gangs, such as the Mexican Mafia, include a reference to nationality in the name of the gang. Beth C. Caldwell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025 We are interconnected regardless of politics, gender, race, nationality, or religious denomination. Rabbi Ashley Englander, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 In Brazil, Cuban doctors in the defunct Mais Medicos program were paid less than a third of what was paid to doctors of other nationalities in the same program, according to documents obtained by the Brazilian press. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationality
Noun
  • Last year, a study that examined death records from 2000 to 2021 pinpointed large disparities in life expectancy based on location, as well as race and ethnicity.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Although not universal, the data also shows some variations by race and ethnicity.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Trump administration’s new tariffs, including a 10% base tariff on most nations, have led to stock market declines and production interruptions, prompting many businesses to reassess hiring and financial health.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Rather, given Cascadian ecology—the primary focus of Carr’s images—understandings of her imaginative creations might also be constructed irrespective of nation: an artist seen primarily in relation to her place, itself her subject.
    Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 26 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationality. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on nationality

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!