Nationality, ethnicity, or culture can represent the actual country or continent, its people, its culture, or anything you personally associate with that area of the world.
Consider its context in your dream and what comes to mind when you think of that nationality.
For example, an object that is Chinese might represent Eastern culture, ancient origin, a particular philosophy, alternative medicine, or a person with whom you’ve interacted that you perceive to be of Chinese origin.
See Also: Country, Region, Nomad, Telescope
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