Dictionary entries for 'nation'

Synonyms

na·tion (nā́shən)

[Middle English nacioun, from Old French nation, from Latin nātiō, nātiōn-, from nātus past participle of nāscī, to be born.]

noun

1. A relatively large group of people organized under a single, usually independent government; a country.
2. The territory occupied by such a group of people: All across the nation, people are voting their representatives out.
The government of a sovereign state.
A people who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language; a nationality: “Historically the Ukrainians are an ancient nation which has persisted and survived through terrible calamity” (Robert Conquest)
1. A federation or tribe, especially one composed of Native Americans.
2. The territory occupied by such a federation or tribe.