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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With the 2026 midterms less than six months away, the Election Security Group would normally be busy helping prepare the nation’s election infrastructure.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Including a 9.9 million-barrel drawdown in the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, total U.S. oil supply just fell by the most in a single week on record, according to Tyler Richey, editor at Sevens Report Technicals.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

They make up only 0.65% of the nation’s single-family housing stock and have been selling properties on net for two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Thailand is one of Asia's top holiday destinations, with tourism a key component of the nation's economy.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

First of all, they had to check for violations of the nation’s Neutrality Acts.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield