nation
Meaning
A nation is a large group of people who share the same culture, language, and government, usually living in a specific area.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "nation" with "nationality," which refers to the status of belonging to a particular nation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
year
our
town
hosts
a
cultural
day
and
people
from
many
parts
of
the
nation
come
to
share
food
and
music
.
I
walked
between
the
stalls
and
tasted
a
simple
dish
that
my
grandmother
used
to
make
.
The
musicians
were
playing
folk
songs
,
and
children
were
dancing
.
I
felt
proud
to
learn
more
about
the
traditions
we
all
share
.
Common Phrases
nation and state
nation-building
national identity
Synonyms
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