nation
n. countablen. a large group of people who live in the same country and share the same government, history, or language.
n. a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
The whole nation watched the final game on television.
The president addressed the nation to explain the new economic policies and call for unity.
The treaty was designed to protect the sovereignty of each nation while encouraging cross-border trade and cultural exchange throughout the region.
From Middle English nacioun, nacion, from Old French nacion, from Latin nātiōnem, accusative of nātiō (“nation”). Displaced native Old English þēod.
Short for damnation or tarnation.
Commonly used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the people of a specific country collectively.