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nations

NOUN

country with its own government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community democracy people population public society state tribe union

STRONG

commonwealth domain dominion empire land monarchy populace principality race realm republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

Example Sentences

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America’s first officially sanctioned World’s Fair, the Centennial International Exhibition, arrived when the country was still defining its place among industrial nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The U.S.-China summit did not lower oil prices, despite both nations agreeing the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Yes, it’s worth noting that the U.S. has one of the highest relative poverty rates among the world’s developed nations.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Although screening programs have helped reduce cases among adults over 50, researchers say the opposite trend is unfolding in younger age groups across many wealthy nations.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

They feared that an Austrian war against Serbia might set off a deadly chain reaction, pulling in other nations, such as Serbia’s ally, Russia.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman