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- pronunciation:
- neI
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 n
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A nation is a country made up of people who live under their own government.
Our nation is made up of people from many different places in the world.The United States declared itself to be a nation in 1776.- similar words:
- country, state
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| definition 2: |
A nation is a tribe of people, especially an American Indian tribe. A tribe is a group of people that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors.
This land belongs to the Cherokee Nation.- similar words:
- country
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| related words: |
country, home |
| derivations: |
nationless (adj.), nationhood (n.) |
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