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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nations

By contrast, Scotland and other northern European nations are finding themselves perfectly positioned to offer a "coolcation" escape.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

While Namibia is not unique in having phosphate deposits, other nations have decided against ocean mining, she said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

He's given opportunities to nations that didn't have those opportunities to take part in the most beautiful tournament, the World Cup He enabled smaller nations to get seats at these competitions.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

They demonstrate that, together, freedom-loving nations are capable of defending a civilized international order.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

There were 573 sovereign tribal nations as of December 15, 2018, each with the recognized power to govern and exist as an independent entity.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz