nation synonyms

nation

n.

  1. An organized state

    realm, country, commonwealth, republic, democracy, state, monarchy, dominion, body politic, land, domain, empire, kingdom, principality, sovereignty, colony; see also government 1.

  2. A people having some unity

    nationality, populace, community, public; see population, race 2, society 2.

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