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

In 2017, in response to North Korea’s nuclear advancement, the U.S. and United Nations tightened economic sanctions on the nation with sweeping resolutions to restrict trade and financial transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Agency for International Development, which includes U.S.-funded animal disease monitoring projects operated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Argi-Pulse Communications reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The transitional government was recognised by the United Nations, US and other Western countries as Somalia's legitimate authority.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She had wanted to sit there on the first day of school, but I told her I wanted it to be just us—the United Nations.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée