noun
nation
A community of people united by shared history, culture, or identity.
A shared language and history unite these people as a nation.
Etymology
Latin natio meant birth, people, or a group associated by origin. The modern sense develops that shared origin into a community defined by history, culture, or identity.
More examples
- Members of the nation preserve their traditions wherever they live.
- Several Indigenous nations share deep ties to this region.
- The nation maintains its identity despite being divided by borders.
Forms
nation · nations
nationhood noun — The condition of being a distinct nation.