What is another word for without a country?

Pronunciation: [wɪðˌa͡ʊt ɐ kˈʌntɹi] (IPA)

The phrase "without a country" refers to someone who does not belong to any specific nation and lacks citizenship. There are several synonyms for this term, including stateless, apatrida, unaffiliated, homeless, and nationless. Stateless refers to individuals who lack the legal recognition of belonging to any country, while apatrida is the Spanish word for a stateless person. Unaffiliated implies not being associated with any country or group, whereas homeless suggests not having a place to live. Similarly, nationless means lacking a sense of identity tied to any specific nation. In summary, these synonyms all describe a person who is without a country, emphasizing their lack of political identification and belonging.

What are the hypernyms for Without a country?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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