nation
Translation
nation, country, people
Examples
The United States is a diverse nation.
The United States is a diverse nation.
The whole nation celebrated the victory.
The whole nation celebrated the victory.
Grammar Patterns
a/the nation of ((sth.)) a country of a particular type It is a nation of immigrants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: country, state, people, populace
Etymology
From Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth, race of people', from 'nasci' meaning 'to be born'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'native' or 'natal', which relate to birth. A nation is a group of people 'born' together.