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nationality

[nash-uh-nal-i-tee] / ˌnæʃ əˈnæl ɪ ti /


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The name gallium comes from Gaul, the ancient Latin name for France, honoring the nationality of its discoverer.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

My hope for this country: To be a part of it in all aspects, whether if it’s I’m making a difference as a voter, resident, or even, just nationality.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

More rich Americans are seeking residency and citizenship programs abroad than any other nationality, says Basil Mohr-Elzeki, head of private clients Americas at London migration specialist Henley & Partners.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

The export control amounts to a de facto ban on the model since Anthropic has no way of ascertaining the nationality of its users.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Few people were aware of her nationality; she spoke English so well that other students assumed she was American.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

For decades Auroville held fast to its lofty ideals as a self-governing haven for yoga enthusiasts and seekers of spiritual freedom of "all creeds and nationalities".

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Somerville said Scotland had a long history of welcoming people of all nationalities and faiths, including those seeking refuge and asylum from war and persecution.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

The International Maritime Organisation said 14 sailors with a range of nationalities had died in strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in the Middle East.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Just as people have nationalities and passports, merchant vessels must be registered to individual countries, which are supposed to ensure proper labor practices and other standards are adhered to onboard.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

I could hear a lot of words often repeated, queer words, for there were many nationalities in the crowd; so I quietly got my polyglot dictionary from my bag and looked them out.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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