What does “nation” mean?
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nouna country, especially when thinking of its people, culture and government
The president spoke to the nation on television.
Nation at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈneɪʃən/ · NAY-shun
How to use “nation” correctly
“Nation” often focuses on the people; “country” is the general everyday word for the land and its government.
Common phrases with “nation”
- the United Nations
- a developing nation
- across the nation
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- national
- nationality
- international
- nationwide
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