as in nation
a form of political organization in which a group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language live in a particular area under one government
the rise of European nation-states in the thirteenth century
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Recent Examples of nation-state
Particularly in authoritarian or nondemocratic nation-states, journalists can be jailed or harassed for doing their job of reporting on abuses of power.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
That act, of amending Jefferson’s original draft, edit upon edit, has been the story not only of new nation-states declaring their independence but also of people within nation-states.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Iran is to Trump what Ukraine is to Vladimir Putin, what Hamas and Hezbollah have been to Benjamin Netanyahu and — wait for it — what the next generation of cyberhackers will be to China and America and every other nation-state.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Throughout this time, long before the rise of modern nation-states, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in the land and an enduring spiritual and cultural bond to it.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
That act, of amending Jefferson’s original draft, edit upon edit, has been the story not only of new nation-states declaring their independence but also of people within nation-states.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Iran is to Trump what Ukraine is to Vladimir Putin, what Hamas and Hezbollah have been to Benjamin Netanyahu and — wait for it — what the next generation of cyberhackers will be to China and America and every other nation-state.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Throughout this time, long before the rise of modern nation-states, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in the land and an enduring spiritual and cultural bond to it.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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The Central Asian nation’s home base will be at Atlanta United’s training facility in Marietta.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The strongest quake to strike the Philippines this year was centered at sea about 8 miles southwest of General Santos, a city of more than 700,000 people that is a hub for tuna processing and other commerce in the southern Mindanao region of the archipelago nation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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That is a reflection of the kingdom’s shifting priorities and greater focus on bringing in foreign investors.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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However, our sweet goddess planet will very soon venture into the kingdom of Leo from June 13 until July 9.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This bridge symbolizes an empire striving to protect itself from its ultimate demise.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even leased to staff, rather than as displays of opulence.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The monarchies of Spain and Monaco are governed by different systems, and their royal families go by different stylings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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