nation

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.

Example Sentences
  • The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East
2 Definition

A sovereign state.

Example Sentences
  • Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups.
3 Definition

An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.

Example Sentences
  • Once widespread across Europe in medieval times, nations are now largely restricted to the ancient universities of Sweden and Finland.
4 Definition

A great number; a great deal.

5 Definition

Damnation.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Extremely, very.