nationals
|na-tion-als|
B2
/ˈneɪʃənəlz/
(national)
relating to a nation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'national' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'nacional', where 'nation' meant 'a group of people with common descent'.
Historical Evolution
'nacional' transformed into the English word 'national', and eventually became the modern English word 'nationals' as its plural form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a nation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'citizens of a particular nation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
citizens of a particular nation, especially in relation to their status in another country.
The embassy provided assistance to its nationals during the crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 02:55