nation

nation is part of the Basic English 850.

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Noun

Singular nation

Plural nations

1. (countable) A nation is a country or a political entity.

   Mexico is a nation of emigrants.

   The Canadian government is working with the Mohawk nation.

Synonyms

• country
• state

Related words

• League of Nations
• national
• nationalism
• nationhood
• nation-state
• United Nations