nationality · noun C or U /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ət̬.i/
Word family
Nouns: nation, national, multinational, nationalism, nationalist, nationality
Adjectives: national, international, multinational, nationalistic
Verbs: nationalize
Adverbs: nationally, internationally
nationality
A1 If you have United States/British/Swiss, etc. nationality, you are legally a member of that country.
Dictionary examples:
She is of French nationality.
He did not give his nationality.
What nationality are you?
At the International School they have pupils of 46 different nationalities.
Learner example:
My friend [was] born in Norway, but his nationality is Polish. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
