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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Grammatical question regarding plural of nationality
Is it correct to say "people of different nationality" or should one say "people of different nationalities" ?
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I'd use only the plural. Granted, nationality is both countable and uncountable. If prior context discussed one particular nationality, then "people of a different nationality" could be in order.
- I'd use only the plural.
- Granted, nationality is both countable and uncountable.
- If prior context discussed one particular nationality, then "people of a different nationality" could be in order.
- That would include people of all nationalities other than the one mentioned.
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I'd use only the plural.
Granted, nationality is both countable and uncountable.
If prior context discussed one particular nationality, then "people of a different nationality" could be in order. That would include people of all nationalities other than the one mentioned.
Granted, nationality is both countable and uncountable.
If prior context discussed one particular nationality, then "people of a different nationality" could be in order. That would include people of all nationalities other than the one mentioned.
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