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

  • (..) Chris' funds had donated them to the charity. My parents decided that it could not delay more. They hired a private investigator, and they notified to the forces of the nation, so that they stopped the search. I imagine to the beautiful gypsies far from the eyes of the justice. (..)
    2007 Into the Wild
  • (..) Alexander Supertramp. May of . University of Emory, Atlanta Georgia. Two years before the "Magic" bus... We are here for those that honor to the nation with the merit of the study. All will be stepping earth more firm, with the power the knowledge. Nina Glen Lockwin. Vanessa Denise Lowrie. (..)
    2007 Into the Wild