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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 Photo courtesy of Jun’s More than 200 nationalities call Dubai home, and its dynamic dining scene reflects its multiculturalism. Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025 On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel. Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025 The tourists were of nationalities including Russia, India, Norway and Sweden, Reuters said. George Petras, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 Every passenger behaves predictably, regardless of age, nationality, and other classic marketing variables. Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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