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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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Western nations such as the U.S. and U.K. say they aren’t giving up on their snipers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This issue is especially stark in the U.S., as it is one of the few developed nations where there is no federal, legally mandated paid time off.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

To hedge its bets, the United States has in recent months reached deals with producer nations including Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Thailand.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

His comments come as nations around the world scramble to secure fertiliser supplies ahead of spring planting, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupting shipments.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It was a ceremonial planting, meant to symbolize the friendship between two great nations, and Kennedy, in the spirit of the event, grabbed a shovel.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin