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nationnation /ˈneɪʃən/ ●●● S3 W1 noun [countable] ETYMOLOGYnationOrigin: 1200-1300 French Latin natio, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born adjectives/nouns + nation► an African/Asian/European etc. nation There have been years of civil war in the east African nation of Sudan. ► an island nation He made an official visit to the island nation of Singapore. ► a great/powerful nation China is one of the most powerful nations in the world. ► a rich/wealthy nation (also a prosperous nation formal) Most tourists come from the wealthy nations of the world. ► a poor nation (also an impoverished nation formal) In impoverished nations many citizens cannot afford health care. ► a creditor nation (=one that other nations owe money to) At the beginning of the 1980s, the United States was the largest creditor nation. ► a debtor nation (=one that owes money to other nations) The U.S. is now a debtor nation, with large trade deficits. ► an independent/sovereign nation (=one that rules itself, rather than being run by another country) The United States became a sovereign nation after the American Revolution. ► an industrial/industrialized nation The rich industrial nations dominate the global economy. ► a developed/advanced nation (=one that has many industries) In the developed nations, many students go to college. ► a developing/emerging nation (=one that is starting to have more industry) Food shortages are often a problem in developing nations. verbs► lead the nation Which candidate would be best to lead the nation? ► address the nation (=make an official speech to people in a country) The president addressed the nation from the White House. ► unite the nation The crisis seemed to unite the nation. ► divide the nation (=make people in a country disagree) The war has divided the nation. ► lead the nation in something (=be the best in the nation for something) The Texas city of Austin led the nation in economic growth. ► create/build a nation They worked together to build a new nation. ► shock the nation This terrible crime has shocked the whole nation. ► rebuild a nation It will take a long time to rebuild this war-torn nation. ► a nation faces something The nation is facing its greatest challenge ever. THESAURUS an area of land that is controlled by its own government, king, etc.► country an area of land that is controlled by its own government, king, etc.: Russia is a big country. He is from a foreign country. ► nation a country, its people, and its government: The U.S. is still the most powerful nation in the world. ► state a country with a government. Used especially when considering its political and economic structures: Switzerland became an independent state in 1499. ► power a country that is very strong and important: Germany is a major industrial power in Europe. ► land a distant country or place. Used especially in literature: Lessing’s books describe her many journeys to foreign lands. ► realm a country ruled over by a king or queen. Used especially in stories: The king tried to treat all the people in the realm fairly. people► racea) one of the main groups that humans can be divided into according to the color of their skin and other physical features: Students of many different races and religions attend our school.b) the fact of belonging to one of these groups: The census has questions about race and ethnicity. My family is of mixed race: my mother is Asian and my father is Latino. ► nation a country and its social and political structure, or a group of people with the same history and language: The leaders of several Western nations are meeting in Paris this week. ► people a race or group of people that live in a particular country. The plural of this meaning of “people” is “peoples”: The sun is an important symbol for many native peoples of Mexico. ► ethnic group a group of people with the same cultural traditions: There are many black people who belong to the Hispanic or Latino ethnic group. ► ethnicity the cultural group that someone belongs to: It is illegal for an employer to ask you about your race or ethnicity. ► tribe a group of people within a country who are the same race, and who have the same cultural traditions and the same leader: The Navajo tribe is the second largest in the U.S. ► minority a group of people with a different race, religion, etc. from most other people in a country: Puerto Ricans are one of the largest minority groups in New York City. 1social studies, politics a country with an independent government, considered especially in relation to its people and its social or economic structure: Most of the Western industrialized nations have signed the treaty.► see thesaurus at country12the nation all the people who live in a country, considered as a single group: The president will speak to the nation tonight.3a large group of people of the same race and language: The Cherokee nation was forcibly moved to Oklahoma.► see thesaurus at race1 [Origin: 1200–1300 French, Latin natio, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born]WORD CHOICE: nation, country• Nation is a more formal word than country and is usually used when talking about the political or economic structures of a country: Bolivia is a developing nation with a growing economy. the member nations of NATO• Use country to talk about the place a person comes from, lives in, etc.: What part of the country are you from? The aim is to improve education for people in developing countries.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectives/nouns + nationan African/Asian/European etc. nation There have been years of civil war in the east African nation of Sudan.an island nation He made an official visit to the island nation of Singapore.a great/powerful nation China is one of the most powerful nations in the world.a rich/wealthy nation (also a prosperous nation formal) Most tourists come from the wealthy nations of the world.a poor nation (also an impoverished nation formal) In impoverished nations many citizens cannot afford health care.a creditor nation (=one that other nations owe money to) At the beginning of the 1980s, the United States was the largest creditor nation.a debtor nation (=one that owes money to other nations) The U.S. is now a debtor nation, with large trade deficits.an independent/sovereign nation (=one that rules itself, rather than being run by another country) The United States became a sovereign nation after the American Revolution.an industrial/industrialized nation The rich industrial nations dominate the global economy.a developed/advanced nation (=one that has many industries) In the developed nations, many students go to college.a developing/emerging nation (=one that is starting to have more industry) Food shortages are often a problem in developing nations.verbslead the nation Which candidate would be best to lead the nation?address the nation (=make an official speech to people in a country) The president addressed the nation from the White House.unite the nation The crisis seemed to unite the nation.divide the nation (=make people in a country disagree) The war has divided the nation.lead the nation in something (=be the best in the nation for something) The Texas city of Austin led the nation in economic growth.create/build a nation They worked together to build a new nation.shock the nation This terrible crime has shocked the whole nation.rebuild a nation It will take a long time to rebuild this war-torn nation.a nation faces something The nation is facing its greatest challenge ever. |