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
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Recent Examples of nationals
The administration argued that the fee constituted a monetary penalty that the president had lawful authority to impose under federal immigration law to restrict the entry of certain foreign nationals.
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Reuters, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The digital system aims to streamline and better secure border crossings for non-EU nationals on short stays.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The country logged 671,236 births of Japanese nationals in 2025, a new record low marking the 10th straight year of decline.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The records also show that Cuban nationals accounted for the highest numbers of immigration encounters, representing 28 of the 48 individuals encountered by Miami Springs police in the six-month period.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
For many foreign nationals, ordinary aspects of international life could increasingly become part of the banking compliance review process.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hebert competed at Skills USA nationals and couldn’t be at that game.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Abuja has registered at least 130 Nigerians, while Malawi, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Kenya have issued security advisories to the nationals.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The digital system aims to streamline and better secure border crossings for non-EU nationals on short stays.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The country logged 671,236 births of Japanese nationals in 2025, a new record low marking the 10th straight year of decline.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The records also show that Cuban nationals accounted for the highest numbers of immigration encounters, representing 28 of the 48 individuals encountered by Miami Springs police in the six-month period.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
For many foreign nationals, ordinary aspects of international life could increasingly become part of the banking compliance review process.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hebert competed at Skills USA nationals and couldn’t be at that game.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Abuja has registered at least 130 Nigerians, while Malawi, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Kenya have issued security advisories to the nationals.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationals
citizens
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Analysts say not enough is being done by the government to protect its citizens, despite promises by President Bola Tinubu to curb the crisis.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The fair’s ceremony—usually with around 50 new citizens—feels especially intimate.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Nationals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationals. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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