Enhance your English vocabulary by exploring this concise list of country names and corresponding nationalities.Mastering the terms for countries and nationalities is crucial for English proficiency. Whether interacting globally, traveling, or studying geography, familiarity with these terms ensures accurate communication. Explore this detailed table for comprehensive insights into countries worldwide and their corresponding nationalities in English.
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List of the nationalities
Official Country Name | Nationalities in English |
United States of America | American |
Canada | Canadian |
Mexico | Mexican |
Brazil | Brazilian |
Argentina | Argentinean |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | British |
Germany | German |
France | French |
Italy | Italian |
Spain | Spanish |
China | Chinese |
Japan | Japanese |
India | Indian |
Australia | Australian |
South Africa | South African |
Netherlands | Dutch |
Belgium | Belgian |
Switzerland | Swiss |
Austria | Austrian |
Sweden | Swedish |
Norway | Norwegian |
Denmark | Danish |
Finland | Finnish |
Greece | Greek |
Ireland | Irish |
Portugal | Portuguese |
Poland | Polish |
Ukraine | Ukrainian |
Romania | Romanian |
Bulgaria | Bulgarian |
Hungary | Hungarian |
Turkey | Turkish |
Saudi Arabia | Saudi |
United Arab Emirates | Emirati |
Iran | Iranian |
Iraq | Iraqi |
Israel | Israeli |
Egypt | Egyptian |
South Korea | Korean |
North Korea | North Korean |
Vietnam | Vietnamese |
Thailand | Thai |
Malaysia | Malaysian |
Singapore | Singaporean |
Indonesia | Indonesian |
Philippines | Filipino |
Pakistan | Pakistani |
Bangladesh | Bangladeshi |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan |
Nepal | Nepali |
New Zealand | New Zealander |
Fiji | Fijian |
Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinean |
Chile | Chilean |
Peru | Peruvian |
Colombia | Colombian |
Venezuela | Venezuelan |
Bolivia | Bolivian |
Ecuador | Ecuadorian |
Uruguay | Uruguayan |
Paraguay | Paraguayan |
Nigeria | Nigerian |
Kenya | Kenyan |
Tanzania | Tanzanian |
Uganda | Ugandan |
Ghana | Ghanaian |
Madagascar | Malagasy |
Algeria | Algerian |
Tunisia | Tunisian |
Morocco | Moroccan |
Afghanistan | Afghan |
Jordan | Jordanian |
Lebanon | Lebanese |
Qatar | Qatari |
Oman | Omani |
Kuwait | Kuwaiti |
Mongolia | Mongolian |
Kazakhstan | Kazakh |
Cambodia | Cambodian |
Serbia | Serbian |
Croatia | Croatian |
Slovenia | Slovenian |
Slovakia | Slovak |
Iceland | Icelandic |
Belarus | Belarusian |
Cyprus | Cypriot |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnian |
Estonia | Estonian |
Latvia | Latvian |
Lithuania | Lithuanian |
Malta | Maltese |
Luxembourg | Luxembourger |
Samoa | Samoan |
Tonga | Tongan |
Guyana | Guyanese |
Suriname | Surinamese |
Guatemala | Guatemalan |
Honduras | Honduran |
Costa Rica | Costa Rican |
Panama | Panamanian |
El Salvador | Salvadoran |
Nicaragua | Nicaraguan |
How to write nationalities in English
How to express nationalities in English:
Country names, nationalities, and languages are capitalized in English. While writing nationalities may involve shared endings like -ese, -ian, and -ish, it can align with the language spoken in that country. Here are examples of expressing nationalities:
Using the country: “I live in Spain.”
Using the adjective: “I love Spanish food.”
Describing origins: “I am Spanish” – “I am from Spain” – “He is a Spanish person”
Using the language: “I speak Spanish”
Describing cultures: “The Spanish love to party!”
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Mastering the names of nationalities and countries becomes more intuitive with consistent English practice. English’s widespread usage globally provides ample opportunities to learn various nationalities, countries, and languages from people worldwide. The key is to persist in practicing English and not give up.
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