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العربية
جِنسيّة — meaning in English: nationality
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nationality
أمَلاً
قُرآنيّ
جِنسيّة
سَلامة
تَعميق
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word جِنسيّة when discussing personal documents like passports or during official processes such as immigration. For instance, in a conversation about applying for a visa, one might ask, 'What is your جِنسيّة?' to clarify someone's nationality.
Synonyms & nuances
A similar term is مواطنة (mawatina), which means 'citizenship.' While جِنسيّة focuses more on the concept of nationality itself, مواطنة implies legal rights and responsibilities within a state. You'd choose جِنسيّة when discussing where someone is from, while مواطنة might come into play when discussing rights or duties.
Culture
The word جِنسيّة derives from the Arabic root ج ن س, which relates to 'gender' or 'kind.' Its significance transcends mere identification; in many Arab cultures, جِنسيّة can be tied to one's identity and belonging, reflecting the complex histories of migration and colonialism in the region, where nationality can invoke deep feelings of pride or conflict.
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