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nationality
nationality
noun
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/ˌnæʃəˈnæɫəti/, /ˌnæʃəˈnæɫɪti/
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the state of legally belonging to a country

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Her nationality is French, but she has lived in Canada for many years.
The form asks for your nationality and place of birth.
stereotype
noun
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/ˈstɛɹiəˌtaɪp/, /ˈstɛɹioʊˌtaɪp/

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Britain
Britain
noun
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/ˈbɹɪtən/

the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales

British
British
noun
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/ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

a person from the United Kingdom

Briton
Briton
noun
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/ˈbɹɪtən/

a person who is of British nationality, descent, or origin

Brit
Brit
noun
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/ˈbɹɪt/
Informal

someone from Britain, typically of British nationality or origin

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English
English
noun
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/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Welsh
Welsh
noun
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/wɛlʃ/

a person from Wales or someone of Welsh descent

Gaelic
noun
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/ɡˈeɪlɪk/

any of the Celtic languages spoken in Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man

Scotland
Scotland
noun
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/ˈskɑtɫənd/

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

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Scottish
Scottish
Adjective
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/skˈɑːɾɪʃ/

belonging or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Gaelic language

Scot
Scot
noun
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/skɑt/

someone who is from Scotland

Scottish
noun
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/skˈɑːɾɪʃ/

a variety of English language spoken in Scotland

Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic
noun
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/skˈɑːɾɪʃ ɡˈeɪlɪk/

a Celtic language spoken in Scotland, primarily in the Scottish Highlands

Switzerland
Switzerland
noun
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/ˈswɪtsɚˌlænd/

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

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Swiss
Swiss
noun
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/swɪs/

a person from Switzerland or an inhabitant of Switzerland

French
French
noun
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/frɛntʃ/

the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

German
German
noun
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/ˈdʒɝːmən/

the main language in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland

Romansh
noun
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/ɹˈoʊmænʃ/

one of the four official languages of Switzerland, along with German, French, and Italian

the Netherlands
the Netherlands
noun
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/ˈnɛðɚləndz/

a country in the North Western Europe, informally known as Holland

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Dutch
Dutch
noun
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/dʌʧ/

the main language in the Netherlands

Dutch
Dutch
noun
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/dʌʧ/

a person from the Netherlands or of Dutch descent

Dutchman
Dutchman
noun
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/dətʃmən/

an individual who is from the Netherlands or of Dutch nationality or descent

Dutch
Dutch
Adjective
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/dʌʧ/

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

Belgium
Belgium
noun
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/bˈɛldʒəm/

a country in Western Europe bordered by Germany, France, and Luxembourg

Belgian
Belgian
Adjective
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/bɛɫdʒən/

referring to something or someone from or related to Belgium

Sweden
Sweden
noun
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/ˈswiːdən/

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Swedish
Swedish
Adjective
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/ˈswiːdɪʃ/

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

Swede
Swede
noun
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/ˈswid/

someone who is from Sweden or of Swedish origin

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Swedish
Swedish
noun
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/ˈswiːdɪʃ/

a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden

Denmark
Denmark
noun
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/dˈɛnmɑːɹk/

a country in Northern Europe in the Scandinavia

Danish
Danish
noun
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/ˈdeɪnɪʃ/

the official language of Denmark, spoken by the majority of the population

Dane
Dane
noun
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/ˈdeɪn/

someone from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danish
Danish
Adjective
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/ˈdeɪnɪʃ/

belonging or relating to Denmark, its people, and language

Poland
Poland
noun
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/ˈpoʊlənd/

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

Polish
Polish
noun
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/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/

Poland's official language

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Pole
Pole
noun
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/ˈpoʊɫ/

someone who is from Poland or their family came from Poland

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polish
polish
Adjective
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/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

Finland
Finland
noun
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/fˈɪnlənd/

a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Sweden, and Russia

Finnish
Finnish
noun
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/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

one of Finland's official languages

Finnish
Finnish
Adjective
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/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

referring to something or someone related to Finland

Iceland
Iceland
noun
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/ˈaɪsɫənd/

an island country in the North Atlantic, known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and geothermal activity

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Icelander
Icelander
noun
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/ˈaɪsləndɚ/

a person from Iceland, a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean

Icelandic
Adjective
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/aɪˈsɫændɪk/

referring to something or someone from or related to Iceland

Spain
Spain
noun
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/speɪn/

a country in southwest Europe

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Spanish
Spanish
noun
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/ˈspænɪʃ/

the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries

Spanish
Spanish
Adjective
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/ˈspænɪʃ/

relating to Spain or its people or language

Turkey
Turkey
noun
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/tˈɜːki/

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

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Turkish
Turkish
Adjective
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/ˈtɝkɪʃ/

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

Turkish
Turkish
noun
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/ˈtɝkɪʃ/

the main language of Turkey

Turk
Turk
noun
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/ˈtɝk/

someone who is from Turkey or their family came from Turkey

New Zealand
New Zealand
noun
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/nuː ziːlənd/

a sovereign island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse Maori and European cultures

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New Zealander
New Zealander
Adjective
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/nuː ziːləndɚ/

referring to something or someone that is of or related to New Zealand

Maori
Maori
noun
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/maʊɹi/

an eastern Polynesian language spoken by the Maori people of New Zealand

Afghanistan
Afghanistan
noun
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/æfˈɡænəˌstæn/

a country in Central Asia between Iran and Pakistan

Afghanistani
Afghanistani
noun
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/æfɡˌænɪstˈɑːni/

a person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent

Pashto
Pashto
noun
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/ˈpæʃtoʊ/

one of the Afghanistan's official languages, which is also the second most-used language in Pakistan

Dari
noun
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/dɑːɹi/

a dialect of the Persian language that is primarily spoken in Afghanistan

Argentina
Argentina
noun
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/ˌɑɹdʒənˈtinə/

a country that is in the southern part of South America

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Argentine
Argentine
Adjective
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/ˈɑɹdʒənˌtin/

relating to Argentina or its people

Argentinian
Argentinian
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/ˌɑːɹdʒɪntˈɪniən/

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Argentina

Peru
Peru
noun
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/pɝˈu/

a country in western South America

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Peruvian
Peruvian
Adjective
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/pɝˈuviən/

referring to anything or anyone that is related to or originates from Peru

Aymara
Aymara
noun
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/aɪmˈɑːɹɹə/

a language spoken by the Aymara people, primarily in the Andes region of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile

Quechua
Quechua
noun
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/kwɛtʃjuːə/

a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in the Andes region of South America, especially in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and the language of the ancient Inca Empire

to bombard
Verb
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/bɑmˈbɑɹd/

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

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to venture
to venture
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/ˈvɛntʃɝ/

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

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to pinpoint
to pinpoint
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/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

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to stalk
to stalk
Verb
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/ˈstɔk/

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

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to renounce
Verb
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/ɹɪˈnaʊns/

to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

kin
kin
noun
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/ˈkɪn/

a person's family and relatives

concession
noun
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/kənˈsɛʃən/

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

gambit
noun
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/ˈɡæmbɪt/

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

frisson
noun
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/fɹiːsˈɔ̃/

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

stature
noun
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/ˈstætʃɝ/

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

stomping ground
phrase
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/stˈɑːmpɪŋ stˈæmpɪŋ ɡɹˈaʊnd/

a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

What is the origin of the idiom "stomping ground" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "stomping ground" is derived from the behavior of animals, particularly large mammals, marking their territory by vigorously stomping or stamping their feet on the ground. It is used metaphorically to refer to a familiar or frequented place where one feels comfortable and at ease, often associated with personal or social activities. The idiom emphasizes a sense of ownership, familiarity, and a place where one can assert their presence or engage in preferred activities.

accurately
accurately
Adverb
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/ˈækjɝətɫi/

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

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adverb of manner
robustly
robustly
Adverb
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/ˌɹoʊˈbəstɫi/

in a way that is strong, sturdy, or capable of withstanding force or pressure

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jaded
jaded
Adjective
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/ˈdʒeɪdəd/, /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/

worn out or tired, especially after excessive work or activity

encroaching
Adjective
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/ɪnˈkɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

gradually and subtly intruding upon or taking over something else, often to the point of causing harm or damage

diminutive
diminutive
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/dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

much smaller than what is normal

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