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
In this impressive study, Hall argues that modern empires and nation-states are deeply entangled.
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The day the United States loses the ability to deport noncitizens who espouse such toxic beliefs is the day the United States ceases to be a sovereign nation-state.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the growing uncertainty of America’s diplomatic and military intentions is causing nation-states to change course.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The exploitation of vulnerabilities in virtual machine software has been one of the most common ways threat actors working for both nation-states and crime syndicates have gained entry into some of the world’s most sensitive networks.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The day the United States loses the ability to deport noncitizens who espouse such toxic beliefs is the day the United States ceases to be a sovereign nation-state.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the growing uncertainty of America’s diplomatic and military intentions is causing nation-states to change course.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The exploitation of vulnerabilities in virtual machine software has been one of the most common ways threat actors working for both nation-states and crime syndicates have gained entry into some of the world’s most sensitive networks.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration in April could impact supply chains and induce ESA to explore broader cooperative partnerships with countries including Japan, India, South Korea and Gulf nations.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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Goldman Sachs in mid-April warned that Brent crude at $62 a barrel — its price forecast at the time — could more than double the kingdom’s 2024 budget deficit of $30.8 billion.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Having covered Alta Moda shows since 2012, Lever is both witness and visual chronicler of the most exciting haute couture weekend in the fashion kingdom.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The Gemstone kids already share authority over their family’s multimillion-dollar empire.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The Trump family expands its lucrative cryptocurrency empire, raising questions of corruption.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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The real Carême cooked for the infamous French diplomat Talleyrand, a guy who managed to slither his way through the revolution, the reign of Napoleon, and the reinstatement of the monarchy.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Spying was an appurtenance of monarchy, and therefore incompatible with republican government.—
James Santel,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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