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nation

The correct spelling is nation.

How to pronounce nation

/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˈneɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Nas-hon

The correct spelling is nation. 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… For example: "The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East"

Usage Examples

The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East

Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups.

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A sovereign state.
  3. 3.An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.
  4. 4.A great number; a great deal.
  5. 5.Damnation.

adverb

  1. 1.Extremely, very.

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