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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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
There are all sorts of problems with basing one’s idea of nationhood, even loosely, on the case of Israel.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
In supporting the Palestinian cause, Ireland sees echoes of its own history, sympathizing with a like-minded quest of unfinished nationhood.
—Gavan Reilly, Time, 12 Nov. 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
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
There are all sorts of problems with basing one’s idea of nationhood, even loosely, on the case of Israel.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
In supporting the Palestinian cause, Ireland sees echoes of its own history, sympathizing with a like-minded quest of unfinished nationhood.
—Gavan Reilly, Time, 12 Nov. 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
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 15 Jan. 2026.
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