Nation

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of nation

noun a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory

Example Sentences

A1 My nation is known for its beautiful landscapes.

A2 The nation celebrated its independence day with a parade.

B1 The nation's economy has been growing steadily over the past few years.

B2 The nation's government is implementing new policies to address climate change.

C1 The nation's cultural heritage is rich and diverse.

C2 The nation's diplomatic relations with neighboring countries have improved significantly.

Examples of nation in a Sentence

formal The nation's economy is facing a downturn due to the recent global crisis.

informal Our nation's team is playing in the finals next week.

slang That new restaurant is the talk of the nation right now.

figurative Her talent as a singer has made her a sensation in the nation.

Grammatical Forms of nation

• past tense: nationed
• plural: nations
• comparative: more national
• superlative: most national
• present tense: nation
• future tense: will nation
• perfect tense: have nationed
• continuous tense: is nationing
• singular: nation
• positive degree: national
• infinitive: to nation
• gerund: nationing
• participle: nationed

Origin and Evolution of nation

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nation' originated from the Latin word 'natio' meaning 'birth' or 'race'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'nacion' before entering Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a group of people sharing a common descent or history, the meaning of 'nation' has evolved over time to also encompass a politically organized body of people with a shared culture, language, or territory.