nationality

Nationality is the state of being part of a nation whether by birth or naturalization or ties to a specific nation. (noun)

An example of nationality is German to a German person born in Germany.
An example of nationality is Italian to a person with Italian roots born in the United States.

See nationality in Webster's New World College Dictionary

national quality or character
the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization; identification as to national origin
the condition or fact of being a nation
a national group, esp. of immigrants from some other country
in full nationality group

See nationality in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(năshˌə-nălˈĭ-tē, năsh-nălˈ-)

noun pl. na·tion·al·i·ties

The status of belonging to a particular nation by origin, birth, or naturalization.
A people having common origins or traditions and often constituting a nation.
Existence as a politically autonomous entity; national independence.
National character.
Nationalism.

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