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Synonyms of nation
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a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
- the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
Synonyms for nation
- commonwealth,
- country,
- land,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty),
- state
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