nationality
nounfeminine/nɐsjuɐɫiˈdadɨ/high
na·ci·o·na·li·da·de
Definition
The legal and political bond linking an individual to a state, conferring specific rights and duties.
She applied for Portuguese nationality after living in Lisbon for six years.
The child inherited the nationality of his mother.
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Common collocations
nationality lawto hold Portuguese nationalitydual nationality
Etymology
Do francês 'nationalité', do latim 'natione' + sufixo '-alidade'.