NATIONALITY

n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The quality of being national, or strongly attached to one's own nation; patriotism.

2.
n.

The sum of the qualities which distinguish a nation; national character.

3.
n.

A race or people, as determined by common language and character, and not by political bias or divisions; a nation. the fulfillment of his mission is to be looked for in the condition of nationalities and the character of peoples. H. W. Beecher.

4.
n.

Existence as a distinct or individual nation; national unity and integrity.

5.
n.

The state or quality of belonging to or being connected with a nation or government by nativity, character, ownership, allegiance, etc.