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nationality Synonyms

Another word for nationality

Choosing another word for nationality depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The legal status or relationship of belonging to a particular sovereign nation, acquired either by birth or through naturalization.

Usage Example

"Applicants must state their full name, date of birth, and citizenship on the visa form."

Strongest
citizenship
Weak
allegiance

• noun (Context 2)

An ethnic group or people sharing a common history, language, and cultural identity that forms a part of a larger political unit or spans multiple states.

Usage Example

"The former empire was home to dozens of distinct nationalities speaking different languages."

Strong
nation
people
ethnic group

• noun (Context 3)

The state or quality of having separate political existence and identity as an independent nation.

Usage Example

"Through decades of diplomatic struggle, the territory finally achieved recognized nationhood."

Strongest
nationhood
Strong
statehood
sovereignty
independence

Opposites of nationality

The opposite of nationality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

statelessness
See all opposites of nationality

• Nearby Words

nationalism
nationalist
nationalistic
nationality
nationalization
nationalize
nationally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nationality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nationality
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