nations
Translation
nations, countries
Examples
Many nations attended the global conference.
Many nations attended the global conference.
The United Nations works for world peace.
The United Nations works for world peace.
Grammar Patterns
a/the nation of ((people/place)) a country, or the people living in it France is a European nation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: country, state, people, race
Etymology
From Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth, race of people'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'nation' as a large group of people who are 'native' to a place.