nation

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nation

The nation celebrated its independence day with a parade.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory: A "nation" refers to a community of people who share a collective identity, often within a defined geographical area.
    • A politically organized body of people under a single government; a sovereign state: In political terms, a "nation" is a country or state with its own government and defined borders.
    • A federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes): Historically used to describe a confederation of indigenous tribes sharing a common identity.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The president addressed the entire nation on television.
    • The treaty was signed by several European nations.
    • The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American tribe in the United States.
Advanced Usage
  • "nation-state": A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
    • The concept of the modern nation-state emerged in Europe.
  • "nation-building": The process of constructing or structuring a national identity using the power of the state.
    • The post-war period was focused on nation-building.
  • "a nation of": Used to describe a country characterized by a particular quality or group of people.
    • America is often called a nation of immigrants.
Variants and Related Words
  • National (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a nation; common to a whole nation.
    • The national anthem was played.
  • Nationality (n): The status of belonging to a particular nation.
    • What is your nationality?
  • Nationalism (n): Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests.
    • The movement was fueled by strong nationalism.
  • International (adj): Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.
    • International trade agreements.
Synonyms
  • Country: A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
  • State: A politically organized community under one government.
  • People: The collective body of persons constituting a community, tribe, or race.
  • Land: A country or region.
Related Phrases
  • "the law of the nation": The legal system or constitution of a country.
    • He swore to uphold the law of the nation.
  • "across the nation": Throughout the entire country.
    • Protests occurred across the nation.
Related Idioms
  • "One nation under God": A phrase expressing unity, often used in patriotic contexts.
    • The pledge describes America as "one nation under God."
  • "A nation divided": A country deeply split, especially on political or social issues.
    • The civil war left a nation divided.
nation

The nation celebrated its independence day with a parade.

Noun
  1. a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes)
    • the Shawnee nation
  2. United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
  3. the people who live in a nation or country
    • a statement that sums up the nation's mood
    • the news was announced to the nation
    • the whole country worshipped him
  4. a politically organized body of people under a single government
    • the state has elected a new president
    • African nations
    • students who had come to the nation's capitol
    • the country's largest manufacturer
    • an industrialized land

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