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
That overlap confirmed DarkSpectre was operating at a nation-state scale.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
What the alternative would have been to allow a drug trafficker to continue to use national territory and elements of nation-state power to further drug trafficking organizations.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Now nation-states were claiming it for themselves, through the machines and people fueling their economies.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Its central contention is that the world is a better place when it’s composed of distinct nation-states, each with its own individual culture and history; such societies are more stable, and achieve more, and make unique contributions to humanity as a whole.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
What the alternative would have been to allow a drug trafficker to continue to use national territory and elements of nation-state power to further drug trafficking organizations.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Now nation-states were claiming it for themselves, through the machines and people fueling their economies.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Its central contention is that the world is a better place when it’s composed of distinct nation-states, each with its own individual culture and history; such societies are more stable, and achieve more, and make unique contributions to humanity as a whole.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, the deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The move from the US payments giant comes two years after the kingdom brought in a rule that any company wanting to bid for government contracts would have to set up their regional headquarters in the kingdom.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was the keys to the kingdom.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The powerful Murdoch media empire has been the source of criticism from Democrats for years, particularly in New York City, where the New York Post has relentlessly criticized, mocked, and uncovered negative stories about its Democratic mayors and politicians.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the biggest scandal to rock Norway's monarchy, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit goes on trial Tuesday accused of raping four women, as well as drug and assault offenses.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sophie’s appearance in a Victoria Beckham design landed at a delicate moment for the former Spice Girl and her family, who maintain longstanding ties to the monarchy.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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