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.

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

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.

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.

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.