nation-state
Pronunciation
/nˈeɪʃənstˈeɪt/
nation state

Definition & Meaning of "nation-state"in English

Nation-state
01

a country with clear borders where most people share the same culture, language, or history, and it governs itself independently

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
nation-states
Examples
Japan is often seen as a strong example of a nation-state.
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