Definitions
n. A country considered together with its people
国家；国民
n. A people united by shared history, culture, or language
民族
Example
Fans across the nation celebrated the team's victory.
全国各地的球迷都在庆祝这支球队获胜。
Wealthier nations should support international efforts to improve access to clean water in poorer regions.
较富裕的国家应支持国际合作，改善贫困地区的清洁用水条件。
Collocations
- developing nation
- the entire nation
- host nation
- nation building
Word family
- national (adj.)
- nationality (n.)
- nationalism (n.)
- nationally (adv.)
Synonyms
- country
Usage tip
nation强调国家及人民，state常强调政权或政治实体。
FAQ
- What does nation mean?
- A country considered together with its people A people united by shared history, culture, or language
- How is nation pronounced?
- UK /ˈneɪʃən/, US /ˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
