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

  • (..) Yes. So I will call you for lunch. There's only one item on the agenda of this committee: To approve the list of nominees for our nation's highest award... ...the Medal of Honor. The two nominees are... ...Charles Dreyfus... No. ...and Sister Marie-Hugette... (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) But I have a message for the killer: There is no place you can hide. There is no place you cannot be seen. ... because I am a servant of the nation. - Bonjour, Nicole. - Good morning, inspector. Welcome to your new office. You should probably start by going through these files. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther