nation

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/ˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun
a country, especially when thought of as the people who live there, often with its own culture, language, and customs

nation in a sentence

  • “The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV.”
  • “Our great nation was built upon a foundation of law and order.”
  • “Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television.”
  • “Two of the three nations of Great Britain - Scotland and Wales - were granted self-government, with England still being controlled from Westminster.”

What does “nation” mean?

nation (noun) means a country, especially when thought of as the people who live there, often with its own culture, language, and customs. It is pronounced /ˈneɪ.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "nation" mean?
nation (noun) means: a country, especially when thought of as the people who live there, often with its own culture, language, and customs
How do you pronounce "nation"?
"nation" is pronounced /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "nation" in a sentence?
Here is "nation" used in a sentence: The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV.

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