nationality
|na-tion-al-i-ty|
/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
belonging to a nation
Etymology
'nationality' originates from the French word 'nationalité', which is derived from the Latin word 'natio', meaning 'nation'.
'nationalité' transformed into the English word 'nationality' during the 18th century.
Initially, it meant 'a group of people born in the same place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the status of belonging to a particular nation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the status of belonging to a particular nation, whether by birth or naturalization.
She has dual nationality, being both Canadian and British.
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Noun 2
a group of people sharing a common origin, culture, or language, and possibly constituting a nation.
The festival celebrated the nationalities of the region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35