nation

Example Sentences

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Formerly part of Ethiopia, Eritrea fought a three-decade war of independence until it became its own nation in the early 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Traffic across King Fahd Bridge, a major artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain, was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said, following the issuance of security alerts in the area.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Philippines is the latest nation to strike a deal with Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In September, the EU announced a trade deal with Indonesia that required the Southeast Asian nation to protect over 200 food products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Nhamo had no idea what a nation was, but she listened politely.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer