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Dec. 30, 2022
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name Nationwide Variable Account
Entity Central Index Key 0000202713
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Dec. 30, 2022
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Soloist | LazardRetirementUSSmallCapEquitySelectPortfolioOpenSharesMember  
Prospectus:  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] The following underlying mutual fund is offered as an investment option under the contract. Effective September 1, 2023, the name of the investment option is updated as indicated below: 
CURRENT NAME
UPDATED NAME
Lazard U.S. Small-Mid Cap Equity Portfolio: Open Shares
Lazard Retirement US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio - Open
Shares