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    Nation

    /ˈneɪʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
    France is a nation known for its rich cultural heritage and history.
    A political entity represented by a centralized government and recognized as a sovereign state.
    The United Nations consists of 193 member nations striving for global peace.
    The people of a specific nation or the collective identity of a people.
    The nation celebrated its independence day with parades and festivities.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth, race, stock, kind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nation building:
    The process of constructing or structuring a national identity.
    nationhood:
    The quality or status of being a nation.
    United Nations:
    An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

    Related Words

    nationalism
    A political ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation.
    national
    Relating to a nation; common to a whole nation.
    nationality
    The status of belonging to a particular nation.

    Slang Meanings

    nation of make believe
    She lives in a nation of make believe when she writes her stories.
    flip-flop nation
    During election season, it felt like we were a flip-flop nation with changing opinions.