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nation

/ˈneɪʃən/noun2 syllables

Nation means: a politically organized body of people under a single government.

Synonyms for nation11

noun, as in a politically organized body of people under a single government

state, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic

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

Carrie Nation, Carry Nation, Carry Amelia Moore Nation

noun, as in the people who live in a nation or country

land, country

also used for nation

tribe, student nation

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What does nation mean?4

noun

1

a politically organized body of people under a single government“the state has elected a new president”

2

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

3

the people who live in a nation or country“a statement that sums up the nation's mood”

4

a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes)“the Shawnee nation”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with nation?60

two syllables

station
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All 60 rhymes for nation, grouped by syllable

Nation in a sentence

  • In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people.sugisaki
  • The most important things for our nation are unity, interethnic harmony and political stability.ABChessel
  • He can't run his own family, let alone a nation!CK
  • On hearing of the victory, the whole nation shouted for joy.CM
  • Every nation, rich or poor, has its strengths and weaknesses.CM
  • If the nation has respect for its origin, then its language is rich.astynk
  • No one nation, no matter how large or powerful, can defeat such challenges alone.al_ex_an_der
  • The genius, wit and spirit of a nation are discovered in its proverbs.al_ex_an_der

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Forms of nation

as a noun

plural
nations