nation

Definition

  • noun: a large area of land that is controlled by its own government
  • noun: a politically organized 'nationality'
  • synonyms: everyman, john doe, public

Examples

  • It's one of the richest/poorest 'nations' in the world.

  • The President will speak to 'the nation' tonight.

  • the largest state/province in the 'nation'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We got to give them something, Karen. The whole world is watching us right now. Exactly. We need to alert every one of our embassies to convey to each host nation that the U.S. is on a war footing and now is not the time to test us. Patch me into -hour watch at the Pentagon. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) and there are times when history makes us. the wealthiest % have seen their fortunes only grow while the rest of the nation lies in worry. - That needs to change. The question is, how do we pay for it? But the question is, how do we pay for it? Alex: It's not even in the vicinity (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1