nationhood
noun
na·tion·hood
ˈnā-shən-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of nationhood in a Sentence
the early days of U.S. nationhood
The colonists showed a strong desire for nationhood.
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In the United States, Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood, according to brittanica.com.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2024
As Venkat Dhulipala explains, Jinnah also used specific Islamic terminology to form separatist narratives that linked Islam to nationhood.
—Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2024
America is celebrating 248 years of nationhood, and North Texas is raring to jump in on the celebration with firework spectaculars and festivals.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
Regionally, integrating the pursuit of a two-state solution is crucial, and addressing the Palestinian quest for nationhood and Israel’s security.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2024
As Venkat Dhulipala explains, Jinnah also used specific Islamic terminology to form separatist narratives that linked Islam to nationhood.
—Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2024
America is celebrating 248 years of nationhood, and North Texas is raring to jump in on the celebration with firework spectaculars and festivals.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
Regionally, integrating the pursuit of a two-state solution is crucial, and addressing the Palestinian quest for nationhood and Israel’s security.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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“Nationhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationhood. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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