Nacion (en. Nation)

/naˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Group of people who share a history, culture, and traditions.
The Spanish nation has a rich cultural heritage.
La nación española tiene una rica herencia cultural.
State or territory in which this human group resides.
The French nation extends across several regions of Europe.
La nación francesa se extiende por varias regiones de Europa.
Concept of collective identity among individuals of a certain group.
The nation comes together in times of crisis.
La nación se une en momentos de crisis.

Etymology

From Latin 'natio', which means birth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

united nation
Group of people or states that collaborate for a common purpose.
nación unida
nation of opportunities
Reference to a place where equal access to opportunities is believed to exist.
nación de oportunidades

Related Words

nationalism
Ideology that promotes the interests of a nation.
nacionalismo
nationality
Condition of belonging to a nation.
nacionalidad

Slang Meanings

Term used to affectionately refer to the homeland.
This is the country of my dreams, my nation!
Este es el país de mis sueños, ¡mi nación!
Derogatory use to refer to a group or region in conflict.
That place is a real powder keg; it's not a nation, it's a disaster.
Ese lugar es un verdadero barril de pólvora, no es una nación, es un desastre.