Nation meaning in English

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Definition

a nation: a country; a large group of people of the same race noun

UK: Britain is a nation of shopkeepers.
US: The president spoke to the nation about the new tax.

Examples

  • "Despite this isolated incident, I believe that our two cultures are closer than ever, and this is reflected by this collaboration between the perfumers of our two great nations."
  • "But it was only after Fergus's son, Angus, took the initiative to realize his father's dream of a clean nation, that McGillicutty's Soap Warehouse was born."
  • "We're supposed to bring democracy to a small nation by Friday, and we don't even know where we're bringing it."
  • "Firstly, the Six Nations tournament offers the chance for six European nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – to match up against one another."
  • "Conductor : As I was saying, Boston played a large role in the birth of our great nation, which is why it is sometimes called the "cradle of liberty"."
  • "Bring democracy to a small nation."
  • "I mean, we're bringing money to these poorer nations."
  • "Professor Hyppolyte Fabuleux said "Ever since the French flu pandemic of 1873, our nation has worn scarves to protect against the common cold and flu."
  • "America has always been generous to our immigrants, if they're willing to work hard, they can be part of our great nation."
  • "Don't wanna be an American idiot, Don't want a nation under the new media"
  • "In a surprising announcement yesterday, a spokesman for the tiny island nation of Zirconda expressed the country's desire to join the European Union as a member country sometime in the next decade."
  • "Let's take a short break and we'll be back to learn more about your exotic, undiscovered nations."
  • "Could the peace of this rainy, beer-loving nation be in danger?"
  • "I hope you'll come back soon with more information about the fascinating nation of Scandinavia."
  • "Europe is a community of nations dedicated towards one goal"
  • "No, I am scared for the people of this nation, and others across the planet."

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