nationalities

plural of nationality
as in nations
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 nationalities Nor could the deep layers of trauma and mutual mistrust that had built up over generations, particularly between the countless ethnic nationalities on the periphery of the country and the majority Bamar in the heartland. Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Over the past nearly four years, Axios Latino has highlighted Latinos of all nationalities and political ideologies — their successes and struggles. Russell Contreras, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024 Marina’s family has joined a class-action lawsuit brought by more than 150 detained Russian-speaking asylum seekers against the government claiming they are systematically being denied parole by ICE because of their nationalities. Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024 The World Nineball Tour, with its global player base representing over 40 nationalities, is poised to redefine the sport’s standing on the world stage, and Frazer is leading the charge. Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 There’s much to love about this massive set, but one of the most wonderful aspects of it is the variety of films on display, spanning genres, nationalities, and film styles. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024 People of various nationalities, often former soldiers, have fought against Russian forces in Ukraine’s International Legion, bolstering Kyiv’s armed forces in the conflict. Rob Picheta, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024 One of the most prominent nationalities of immigrants at that time was Peruvian. Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024 Laos, an opaque communist state that tightly controls its media, remained silent on the deaths for over a week before issuing its first statement, but details are still scant, including who else remains in hospital, which nationalities are affected and how widespread the poisonings are. Helen Regan, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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  • These nations often reject deportation flights from the United States but are more likely to accept them when originating from Mexico.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • On 12 Pell’s lively social media accounts, the young, predominantly Asian American barbers don’t hesitate to offer advice to teens and men of all ages and ethnicities with humor, quips and confidence.
    Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Further research involving more diverse ethnicities and income levels will be necessary to determine whether the results are more widely applicable.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Looking specifically at views of minorities and young people, the PRRI data do not suggest serious problems.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Finding community can be a challenge for any group that represents a small part of the population, and that’s even more true for minorities within minorities.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Jan. 2025

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