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