Národnostné

Národnostné is a Slovak adjective that translates to "ethnic" or "national" in English, particularly in contexts related to ethnicity, nationality, or national identity. It is derived from the Slovak word "národ," meaning "nation." The term is frequently used in official documents, academic discourse, and everyday conversation when discussing matters of ethnic origin, national belonging, or the rights and characteristics associated with a particular nation or ethnic group.

The adjective "národnostné" can be applied in various ways. For instance, "národnostné zloženie" refers to the ethnic composition of a population. "Národnostné menšiny" denotes ethnic or national minorities. "Národnostné práva" are the rights pertaining to ethnic or national groups. The concept is central to understanding demographics, cultural diversity, and minority issues within Slovakia and in relation to its citizens abroad or other nations. Its usage emphasizes a connection to a nation as a cultural, historical, and often linguistic community, distinct from merely citizenship, which relates to legal status within a state.