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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While the ECB has led the response among its peers, policymakers in developing nations such as Indonesia have also increased rates to contain inflation and help stem pressure on their currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Our postcode lookup includes present day superstars and past greats from all four home nations since 1950 – discover how many have come from your local area.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As technology levels the field between stronger and weaker nations, old-fashioned wars of conquest might no longer be possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There have been sporadic clashes since the heavy fighting in late February and world leaders have called on the two nations to cease hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As more nations put their languages into apps and websites, you have opportunities to learn I words in those languages.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz