Nación (en. Nation)
/naθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A group of individuals who share a culture, history, and territory.
The nation is fighting for its independence.
La nación está luchando por su independencia.
A political entity characterized by a government, a population, and a territory.
The nation has enacted a new constitution.
La nación ha promulgado una nueva constitución.
A feeling of belonging to a cultural or ethnic community.
Nationalism is a phenomenon present in many nations.
El nacionalismo es un fenómeno presente en muchas naciones.
Etymology
From Latin 'natio', which means 'birth, generation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
land of opportunities
Reference to a country where opportunities are accessible to everyone.
nación de oportunidades
united country
Concept of a country where its inhabitants are in harmony.
nación unida
nation without a state
Refers to ethnic groups that do not have their own country.
nación sin estado
Related Words
nationality
State of belonging to a nation.
nacionalidad
nationalism
Ideology that promotes identification with and loyalty to a nation.
nacionalismo
national
Related to a nation.
nacional
Slang Meanings
People who feel very proud of their country.
That guy is very nationalistic; he always talks about the nation.
Ese chico es muy nacionalista, siempre habla de la nación.
Referring to the cultural identity of a group.
At the party, we all showed our nation.
En la fiesta, todos mostramos nuestra nación.