Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nation

Noun
/ˈneɪʃən/
Definition
A large group of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, or historical experience, typically inhabiting a specific territory and organized under a government.
Examples
  • The nation celebrated its independence day with parades and fireworks.
  • Each nation has its unique customs and traditions that reflect its history.
  • Globalization has made the world feel like a smaller place for many nations.
Meaning
A community of people bound together by a sense of shared identity and collective destiny.
Synonyms
  • country
  • state
  • land
  • sovereignty
  • community