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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The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead of taking a low profile and playing down any claims to Taiwan’s independent status like his more cautious DPP predecessor Tsai Ying-wen, Lai has lurched toward formal independence with a succession of speeches making the case for Taiwanese nationhood.
—Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
As the country achieved independence from British rule, artists debated what new forms of nationhood, identity and art could look like.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Tuvalu and Kiribati have discussed digital nationhood and leasing land from other countries so their people can relocate while still retaining citizenship.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead of taking a low profile and playing down any claims to Taiwan’s independent status like his more cautious DPP predecessor Tsai Ying-wen, Lai has lurched toward formal independence with a succession of speeches making the case for Taiwanese nationhood.
—Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
As the country achieved independence from British rule, artists debated what new forms of nationhood, identity and art could look like.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Tuvalu and Kiribati have discussed digital nationhood and leasing land from other countries so their people can relocate while still retaining citizenship.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nationhood
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“Nationhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationhood. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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