nationality - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • acquire: We have changed the regulations to make it possible for children born abroad to British mothers to acquire British nationality.
  • accept: Even if minority families agree to accept Arab nationality, their compliance is often only a prelude to further persecution.
  • adopt: Already French at heart, he now formally adopted French nationality.

Adjective modifier

  • dual: Many bilingual learners are British citizens or have dual nationality.
  • British: At the time of his seizure, he was in the process of applying for British nationality.
  • Polish: All the Germans in Silesia had to get out, or take Polish nationality.
  • mixed: Groups are of mixed nationality but the main language spoken is English.
  • Irish: The claimant had dual US and Irish nationality, and by virtue of his Irish nationality he was a citizen of the European Union.

Modifies a noun

  • directorate: Home Office immigration and nationality directorate Contains vital information for refugees planning to stay in the UK.
  • restriction: There are no nationality restrictions on who may apply for a fellowship.
  • law: We can advise on any aspect of immigration and nationality law.
  • requirement: What are the nationality requirements for working in the Civil Service?
  • rule: These would be used to confirm identify and age of candidates and to verify their eligibility for employment under the Civil Service nationality rules.

Noun used with modifier

  • minority: This included Samuel Pollard, who became the most famed missionary leader among the Flowery Miao, a minority nationality.

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