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nationality

/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
English Definition
n. the status of belonging to a particular nation
中文释义
国籍
Example Sentence

An individual's nationality can influence the legal rights they hold when traveling across international borders.

一个人的国籍会影响其跨越国际边境时所拥有的法律权利。

Synonyms
citizenship ethnicity origin
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “nationality”?

  1. A The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
  2. B A person who supports the maintenance of tradition
  3. C The status of belonging to a particular nation
  4. D The action of asking questions
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C — The status of belonging to a particular nation. “nationality” means the status of belonging to a particular nation.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the status of belonging to a particular nation”?

  1. A traditionalist
  2. B nationality
  3. C questioning
  4. D leniency
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B — nationality. “nationality” means the status of belonging to a particular nation.

Common questions about “nationality”

What does “nationality” mean?

nationality — the status of belonging to a particular nation. In Chinese: 国籍.

How do you pronounce “nationality”?

nationality is pronounced /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/.

How is “nationality” used in a sentence?

An individual's nationality can influence the legal rights they hold when traveling across international borders. (一个人的国籍会影响其跨越国际边境时所拥有的法律权利。)

What are synonyms for “nationality”?

citizenship, ethnicity, origin — all close in meaning to nationality (the status of belonging to a particular nation).

Is “nationality” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. nationality is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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