Category:Nationality

Na`tion*al"i*ty, n.; pl. Nationalities. Etym: [cf. F. nationalité.]

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

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

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

5. The state or quality of belonging to or being connected with a Nation or government by nativity, character, ownership, allegiance, Etc.