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Nation Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：country (nation)

nation 🔊

/ˈneɪʃən/

A large group of people living in one area under one government, with clear borders.

country 🔊

➕

/ˈkʌntri/

A nation refers to a large group of people who live in a specific territory, usually under a single government, with recognized borders.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'natio' (birth, tribe), from 'natus' (born).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'NATION' as 'native' + 'ion'—your native land with a suffix.

📖 Example

The pilot announced we were now flying over a friendly nation. 🔊 The pilot announced we were now flying over a friendly nation.

🔗 Collocations

member nation – a nation that belongs to an international organization

nation state – a nation that is also a sovereign state

the United Nations – an international organization of many nations

🔄 Synonyms

country (n.) – A nation with its own government and territory.

state (n.) – A politically organized body of people under a single government.

land (n.) – A country or region, often used poetically.

🚫 Antonyms

anarchy (n.) – A state of disorder due to absence of government.

🌱 Derivatives

national (adj.) – Relating to a nation.

nationality (n.) – The status of belonging to a particular nation.

nationalize (v.) – To bring under the control of a nation.

📖 Cultural Story

Originally from Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'tribe'. Over time, it evolved to denote a group of people with common origin, and later to the modern political concept of a country. It is also the root of 'nationality' and 'native'.

Meaning 2：people (nation)

nation 🔊

/ˈneɪʃən/

A large group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language, and feel connected.

people 🔊

➕

/ˈpiːpəl/

A nation can also refer to a large group of people who share a common history, traditions, language, or culture, feeling a sense of unity and belonging.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The festival is a celebration for the entire nation, bringing together people from all regions. 🔊 The festival is a celebration for the entire nation, bringing together people from all regions.

🔗 Collocations

national identity – the sense of belonging to a nation

national anthem – a song representing a nation

nationwide – across the entire nation

🔄 Synonyms

people (n.) – A group of individuals sharing a common culture or origin.

ethnic group (n.) – A community with shared ancestry, language, or culture.

population (n.) – The inhabitants of a particular place, often viewed as a collective.

🚫 Antonyms

individual (n.) – A single person, as opposed to the collective.

🌱 Derivatives

nationalism (n.) – Patriotic feeling for one's nation.

nationalist (adj.) – Relating to nationalism.

nationhood (n.) – The state of being a nation.