What is the meaning of 'national' as in e.g. 'Australian national'? [closed]

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From this academia se question:

I am an Australian national and want to live in Australia long term.

What exactly is the meaning of Australian national? like student visa? or actual citizen? or resident?

This is from a user who has also asked questions here in travel se: Where should I get travel insurance for a Chinese student in Australia travelling to the USA and then travelling to China?



Best Answer

I would parse it as this:

I am an Australian national

He/She is a citizen of Australia.

And want to live in Australia long term

And they are not interested in living outside of Australia




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