Nación (en. Nation)

/naθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A political community formed by a group of people who inhabit a territory and share a past and culture.
The Spanish nation has a rich cultural diversity.
La nación española tiene una rica diversidad cultural.
State considered as a political unit with its own government.
Each nation has its own sovereignty.
Cada nación tiene su propia soberanía.
Group of people with a shared sense of identity.
The nation has a history of resistance and struggle.
La nación tiene una historia de resistencia y lucha.

Etymology

From Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

united nation
Reference to the cohesion and unity of a country.
nación unida
sovereign nation
Refers to a country that has full control over its internal and external affairs.
nación soberana
nation of immigrants
Term used to describe a country formed by people of different nationalities.
nación de inmigrantes

Related Words

national
Related to a nation or country.
nacional
nationality
Condition of belonging to a nation or country.
nacionalidad
nationalism
Ideology that advocates for the right of peoples to self-determination.
nacionismo

Slang Meanings

In youth slang, it refers to a group of friends with common interests.
That group is like a nation, they are always together.
Ese grupo es como una nación, siempre están juntos.
Used to describe a strong collective that shares ideals.
We consider ourselves a nation of creatives.
Nos consideramos una nación de creativos.