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Definition nation in British English
nation
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
1
a country that has its own land and government
Example
the leaders of the main industrial nations
2
the people of a particular country
Example
We want government to serve the whole nation.
Example
He called for leadership that will unite the nation.
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