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nation-state

1 of 1noun
/ˈneɪʃənˌsteɪt/
Forms:nation-states
1

a country with clear borders where most people share the same culture, language, or history, and it governs itself independently

  • Japan is often seen as a strong example of a nation-state.
  • The formation of a nation-state gave the group full control over their land.
  • Many modern conflicts are linked to the desire to create a nation-state.
  • A nation-state controls its own laws, borders, and government.
  • Some groups aim to form a new nation-state for their people.