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

  • (..) "He mocked our literature and our music. "Everywhere, his influence was destructive, "the eventual result of which was our nation's collapse, - "and then..." - Yes, Bruno. I don't understand. A nation's collapse is all down to this one man? (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
  • (..) I think school's here. LISZT: No, I mean more recent history. - Are you interested in current affairs? - Yes, very. So, you'll be aware of the situation in which our great nation presently finds itself. Yes. I read newspapers whenever I can and one of Father's men keeps me up to date (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas