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    Nationalité (en. Nationality)

    /nasjɔnalite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality or state of being a member of a nation.
    His nationality is French.
    Sa nationalité est française.
    The set of rights and obligations attached to membership in a state.
    He acquired Spanish nationality.
    Il a acquis la nationalité espagnole.
    Specific character of a people or culture.
    Nationality can influence a person's culture.
    La nationalité peut influencer la culture d'une personne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nationalitas', derived from 'nationalis' which means 'relating to a nation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have nationality
    To be recognized as a member of a state.
    avoir la nationalité
    to change nationality
    To acquire the nationality of another country.
    changer de nationalité
    to lose one's nationality
    To be stripped of one's nationality.
    perdre sa nationalité

    Related Words

    citizen
    A person who is a member of a state and benefits from its rights.
    citoyen
    immigration
    The act of settling in a foreign country.
    immigration
    nationalism
    Ideology that values the interests of the nation.
    nationalisme

    Slang Meanings

    To be in touch with one's origins.
    He loves talking about his nationality like a true pro.
    Il aime parler de sa nationalité comme un vrai pro.
    To have a passport, to work abroad.
    He always feels where his passport takes him.
    Il se sent toujours là où son passeport le mène.