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    Nasyon (en. Nation)

    /ˈna.sjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A large group of people sharing a common culture, history, and language.
    The Philippines is a nation rich in culture and history.
    Ang Pilipinas ay isang nasyon na mayamang kultura at kasaysayan.
    A territorial unit with its own government and independence.
    The nation has the right to establish its own laws.
    Ang nasyon ay may karapatang magtakda ng sariling batas.
    The totality of citizens that form a state.
    The nation united for peace and development.
    Ang nasyon ay nagkaisa para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran.

    Etymology

    from the Latin word 'natio' meaning 'born, breed, group'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nations of the world
    all the countries around the globe
    mga nasyon ng mundo
    nation of citizens
    a country composed of people with a common race or culture
    nasyon ng mga mamamayan

    Related Words

    nationalism
    An ideology that values the nation or country as the primary focus.
    nasyonalismo
    national
    Related to a nation or country.
    nasyonal

    Slang Meanings

    nation or state, often used in political discussions
    I hope our nation can rise above the challenges.
    Sana makabangon ang nasyon natin sa mga pagsubok.
    a group of people with a common culture or ethnicity
    We need to fight for our nation and culture.
    Kailangan nating ipaglaban ang ating nasyon at kultura.
    the concept of unity and love among people within a country
    The unity of the nation is important for progress.
    Ang pagkakaisa ng nasyon ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad.