Meaning & use
nation
A large group of people organized under one government and typically sharing a common territory, language, or history.
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Delegates from every nation gathered at the summit to discuss climate policy.
The small nation declared independence after decades under foreign rule.
A note on using this word
Nation emphasizes shared identity and culture, while 'state' emphasizes political and legal organization; the two overlap but are not identical.
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