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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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Others may just pick one of 11 nations with red home kits, squint their eyes and try and pretend it's actually Harry Wilson scoring rather than Switzerland.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As technology levels the field between stronger and weaker nations, old-fashioned wars of conquest might no longer be possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The goal will not require formal agreement by the nearly 200 nations taking part in the annual talks because it is part of the voluntary program that runs alongside the binding negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Pulte had a significant personal relationship with Coe, who hobnobbed with presidents of both parties and leaders of nations around the world.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

In his speeches, Farmer liked to talk about “the nation of humanity,” as opposed to developed or undeveloped nations.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French