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nation-state
/nˈeɪʃənstˈeɪt/
/nˈeɪʃənstˈeɪt/
nation stateNation-state
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a country with clear borders where most people share the same culture, language, or history, and it governs itself independently
Examples
Japan is often seen as a strong example of a nation-state.
The formation of a nation-state gave the group full control over their land.
