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nation

nation

1.7
A large group of people in one country who share a common history and culture
  • noun
  • /ˈneɪʃən/
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  • The history of our nation is rich with diverse cultures and traditions.
  • nation-building
  • nation-state
  • other nations

But now we are a nation in decline.

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Examples

  • PS We are not a nation broken, just unfinished.

  • We know that our nation was founded by farmers.

  • How much more progress as a nation we would have right now?

  • Just how far can our nation's chief executive go in the interest of national security?

  • But now we are a nation in decline.

  • And so the entire nation has that common thread.

  • As you have pointed out, we're a nation of immigrants.

  • She remains relevant, and she remains part of the nation's identity.

  • Seizing the opportunity may benefit the nation, education system, and especially the students in our schools.

    Academic text (2011)
  • This long-awaited news has paved the way for the launch of the official operation to begin rebuilding our nation.

Synonyms

country
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1.0

A nation with its own government and people

emphasizes common identity and culture rather than only territory or government
state
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1.0

A country or region that has its own government

highlights shared identity and people rather than administrative boundaries
body politic
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  • Formal
11 7.5

People of a country seen as one group under one government

focuses more on shared identity, history, or culture among the group

Idioms

All over the country

Compounds

A country in Africa

6 8.2

A country that receives the same trade advantages as other countries under a trade agreement

rogue nation
  • Literature
4 7.7

A country that ignores rules between countries and behaves dangerously

1 7.1

A religious and political group in the United States that combines Islam with Black nationalist ideas

A country in southeastern Europe, for example Greece or Serbia

A country in northern Europe like Denmark, Norway, or Sweden

bedroom nation
  • Neologism
9.1

A warm private space that feels comfortable and relaxing

How Big

nation
1.7

Surface Forms

nation singular
nations plural

Etymology

The word nation comes from the Latin word natio, from nasci meaning 'to be born'. It first meant people who were 'born' in the same place, which is why a nation today is a group of people or a whole country.