nation
nation
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "nation"
IPA: /ˈneɪʃən/
Syllable Breakdown:
na-:
/n/: voiced alveolar nasal
/eɪ/: diphthong, starting with /e/ (open-mid front unrounded vowel) and ending with /ɪ/ (short front unrounded vowel)
-tion:
/ʃ/: voiceless palatal-alveolar fricative
/ə/: schwa (reduced vowel)
/n/: voiced alveolar nasal
Word Form Variations
Singular: nation
Plural: nations
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A large group of people united by common cultural, historical, or linguistic ties, typically inhabiting a particular territory and under one government.
Synonyms: country, state, homeland, realm, realm
Antonyms: tribe, clan, ethnic group
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a nation.
Synonyms: national, domestic, indigenous
Antonyms: international, foreign, foreign
Verb
Definition: To form into a nation.
Synonyms: unite, unify, consolidate
Antonyms: divide, separate, disunite
Examples of Use
Books
"The nation was divided on the issue of slavery." (The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne)
"The nation's economy was in a state of recession." (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Newspapers
"The president addressed the nation in a televised speech." (The New York Times)
"The nation's unemployment rate rose to 5%." (The Wall Street Journal)
Online Publications
"The nation's healthcare system is facing a crisis." (The Atlantic)
"The nation's infrastructure is in need of repair." (Vox)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The nation's favorite reality TV show is coming to an end." (People Magazine)
"The band's latest album is a hit across the nation." (Billboard)
General Public Discourse
"I'm proud to be a citizen of this great nation." (Everyday conversation)
"We must unite as a nation to overcome our challenges." (Political speech)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Nation
"A nation that forgets its past has no future."
— Winston Churchill"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."
— Confucius"A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones."
— Nelson Mandela"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
— Mahatma Gandhi"No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you."
— Muhammad Ali Jinnah"The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous."
— Frederick Douglass"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."
— John F. Kennedy"A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free."
— Abraham Lincoln"The health of a nation is judged by the quality of life of its weakest members."
— Anonymous"A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground."
— Cheyenne Proverb
Etymology
Nation is a word that comes from the Latin word natio, which means "birth" or "origin." This is because a nation is often seen as a group of people who share a common origin or ancestry.
The word natio was used in Latin to refer to a group of people who were born in the same place or who shared a common culture. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the idea of a political entity or a country.
The first known use of the word "nation" in English was in the 14th century. At that time, it was used to refer to a group of people who were born in the same country or who shared a common language.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Nation
Common Phrases:
Nationwide: Throughout the entire nation.
Nationally known: Famous throughout the country.
Nation's business: Matters of public importance or concern.
Nation's capital: The city where a nation's government is located.
Less Common Phrases:
Nation's heart: The symbolic center or soul of a nation.
Nation's conscience: The moral or ethical sense of a nation.
Nation's pride: A person or thing that a nation is proud of.
Idioms with Synonyms:
A nation unto itself: A place or group that is independent and self-sufficient (similar to "a world unto itself").
To build a nation: To create a strong and prosperous country (similar to "to forge a nation").
To divide a nation: To cause conflict or disagreement within a country (similar to "to tear a nation apart").
Note: While "nation" is a common word with many related phrases and idioms, there are fewer idioms that directly use the word itself. This is likely because "nation" is a more abstract concept than many other words that are commonly used in idioms.
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Source Information
Definition of nation from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
