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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Others may just pick one of 11 nations with red home kits, squint their eyes and try and pretend it's actually Harry Wilson scoring rather than Switzerland.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Arms-control agreements ask nations to forgo mass destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Pulte had a significant personal relationship with Coe, who hobnobbed with presidents of both parties and leaders of nations around the world.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

They have to believe they can compete against other nations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The curses of the nations will be upon you.”

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