Nation

/nˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˈneɪʃən/

Nation

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and ruled by the same government

the people who live in a nation or country

synonyms : country

a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes)

United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)

Examples

1. Neither nation is renowned for turning the other cheek.

2. Careful planning laid the foundations for the nation’s economic miracle.

3. The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.

4. There are bombs so powerful that whole nations could be wiped off the map by them.