nations

NOUN

country with its own government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community democracy people population public society state tribe union

STRONG

commonwealth domain dominion empire land monarchy populace principality race realm republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

Example Sentences

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An official in the Somali National League, Artan became a Fifa referee in 2018 and has officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The debate was held at the Maison de la Paix, which houses several organisations and is a stone's throw from the UN Palais des Nations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They have also lacked consistency in the Africa Cup of Nations, missing the 2012 and 2017 editions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"The Nations League brought more competition in Europe. I think that's really nice. We also noticed we have to play Spain so many times," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“How old are you, girl? Sixteen? Seventeen? Nations rise and fall. Markets are made and unmade. When power shifts, someone always suffers.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo