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Definition nationality in American English

nationality noun

noun
/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
1

the legal status of being a citizen of a particular country

Example

British/American/German nationality

Example

Both their children had dual nationality.

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2

a group of people who have the same race, language, or culture

Example

There may be as many as 20 different nationalities in a school.

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Definition nationality in American English