nationhood

noun

na·​tion·​hood ˈnā-shən-ˌhu̇d 

1

: nationality sense 1a

2

: nationality sense 3

3

: nationality sense 5

Examples of nationhood in a Sentence

the early days of U.S. nationhood

The colonists showed a strong desire for nationhood.

Recent Examples on the Web

As with every July 4, a lot of fireworks and hot dogs will be enjoyed this weekend coast to coast, but for this special year celebrating 250 years of US nationhood, there are also some unique and unusual happenings taking place. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

About gender, class, nationhood. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026

Given Giacometti’s twin allegiances to Switzerland and France, the specific nationhood in crisis likewise feels at times overdetermined. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026

There had been expectations the revisions would codify South Korea as a permanent enemy and remove references to shared nationhood. — ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nationhood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood