Definition of "nationality" in English

noun

1. National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.

   • By living in the country for five years, you are entitled to get nationality.
   • Stefi was born in Spain to a Brazilian father and a Chilean mother, so is eligible for three nationalities.
   • Please include your nationality on the form.

2. A people sharing a common origin, culture and/or language, and possibly constituting a nation-state.

3. (now rare) National, i.e. ethnic and/or cultural, character or identity.

4. (now rare) Nationalism or patriotism.

5. (obsolete) Political existence, independence or unity as a national entity.