Synonyms of nationals

nationals

noun

plural of national

as in citizens

a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it

recommended that foreign nationals living in the region evacuate immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• citizens
• residents
• subjects
• freemen
• inhabitants
• countrymen
• natives
• compatriots
• nonimmigrants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aliens
• foreigners
• strangers
• immigrants
• noncitizens
• nonnatives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nationals

As many as 10 other Americans, including dual nationals, remain in Russian custody. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Three other Haitian nationals living illegally in the United States — Wilbert Jean Baptiste, Louis Jean and Jhensly Charles — were also arrested, according to DHS. — Michael Sinkewicz , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

China's been more selective, oftentimes on local races or smaller issues, oftentimes with Chinese nationals involved. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026

Bosnia has a large ethnic Serb population with thousands of dual nationals with both Bosnian and Serbian citizenship, thanks to historic and ethnic ties stemming from the era of the joint Yugoslav federation. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Another reason cash transactions are common in Miami-Dade is because foreign nationals represent a significant portion of home buyers. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Law enforcement in Europe were able to nab two Turkish nationals allegedly behind the arson attack against the Starlink ground station in Poland. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Sixteen Mexican nationals had already been rescued on Friday, and authorities continue the search for 11 people believed to be missing. — Mikella Schuettler, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

The figures classify overseas attendees as those who are not Singaporean nationals. — Jenny Lee,matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026