Nationality Meaning in English

word

US

ˌnæʃəˈnæɫəti/, /ˌnæʃəˈnæɫɪti

nash-uh-NAL-uh-tee

UK

nˌæʃənˈælɪti

nash-uh-NAL-i-tee

释义

The official relationship a person has with a country, usually by birth or citizenship. It refers to the country that is your legal home.

用法与细微差别

Usually used formally when filling forms, applying for visas, or legal situations. 'Nationality' differs from 'ethnicity'—the former is about legal country status, the latter about cultural background. Common collocations: 'What is your nationality?', 'dual nationality'.

• Spanish: nacionalidad
• Portuguese (BR): nacionalidade
• Portuguese (PT): nacionalidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 国籍
• Chinese (Traditional): 國籍
• Hindi: राष्ट्रीयता
• Arabic: جنسية
• Bengali: জাতীয়তা
• Russian: гражданство - национальность
• Japanese: 国籍
• Vietnamese: quốc tịch
• Korean: 국적
• Turkish: uyruk - vatandaşlık
• Urdu: قومیت - شہریت
• Indonesian: kewarganegaraan

例句

What is your nationality?

basic

He has French nationality.

basic

She changed her nationality after moving.

basic

He holds dual nationality—British and Canadian.

natural

Your nationality can affect travel options.

natural

Please write your nationality clearly on the form.

natural