nationals
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnæʃənəɫz// UK //nˈæʃənəlz// na·tion·als
n. people who are citizens of a specific country. You often hear this word when talking about people living or traveling abroad.
n. citizens or subjects of a particular nation. Often used in legal, diplomatic, or sporting contexts to distinguish individuals by their country of origin or legal allegiance.
The embassy helps its nationals during emergencies abroad.
The government arranged a special flight to evacuate its nationals from the conflict zone.
International law dictates the protections a state must afford to foreign nationals residing within its borders, ensuring they are treated according to established humanitarian standards.
Usage
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to a group of citizens.