nation
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈneɪʃən/
Forms: nations
nation means: A country with its own government.
noun
COUNTRYB1
A country with its own government.
- It is a small island nation.
- Several nations signed the agreement.
- The nation elected a new president.
SHARED PEOPLEB2
A large group of people who share a history, culture, language, or sense of belonging together.
- They see themselves as one nation.
- A nation can exist without its own state.
- Their shared language helped unite the nation.
Questions about nation
What does nation mean?
A country with its own government.
What is nation in other languages?
Türkçe: ülke · Español: país · Français: pays · Deutsch: Staat · Italiano: paese · 日本語: 国家
How do you pronounce nation?
It is pronounced /ˈneɪʃən/.
How do you use nation in a sentence?
It is a small island nation. Several nations signed the agreement.
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