"unnationality" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- + nationality (“nationalism or patriotism”). Etymology templates: {{pre|en|un-|nationality|t2=nationalism or patriotism}} un- + nationality (“nationalism or patriotism”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unnationality (uncountable)
  1. A lack of national feeling and loyalty. Tags: uncountable
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