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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