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a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions New York City may have more nationalities than any other metropolis in the world

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Recent Examples of nationality It must be applied universally, without exception—regardless of nationality, religion, or political allegiance. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 In the way that Bulgarians and Swedes are both European but are culturally and historically separate, so too are the Arab nationalities of the Middle East unique. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025 But the top 10 is much more diverse, including eight different nationalities and only two Americans, Curry and James, who flipped spots at the top of the NBA's financial hierarchy when Curry's off-court earnings received a bump tied to his long-term Under Armour contract extension. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Apply for renewal in their country of nationality or residence. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationality

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“Nationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationality. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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