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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At the end of the year he refereed two group games at the Africa Cup of Nations, having also officiated at the tournament in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They have also lacked consistency in the Africa Cup of Nations, missing the 2012 and 2017 editions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Willis' all-action game would have beefed up England's anaemic Six Nations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In the third week of February, the newspapers reported that British Foreign Minister Bevin had announced his intention to bring the Palestine issue to the United Nations in September.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok