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nation in Latin

nation in Latin is gēns, natio — nation means a large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.

nation in Latin

gēns
noun
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
natio
noun
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
natio
noun
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.

What does "nation" mean?

  1. noun A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.
    "The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader."
  2. noun A country, especially as a political and territorial unit.
    "Delegates from over a hundred nations attended the climate summit."

nation in a sentence

  • The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader.
  • Many Indigenous nations in North America govern their own territories.
  • Delegates from over a hundred nations attended the climate summit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nation" in Latin?

"nation" in Latin is gēns, natio. nation means: A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied to a specific country.

How do you use "nation" in a sentence?

Example: "The nation came together to mourn the loss of the beloved leader." In Latin, "nation" is gēns, natio.

Are there other ways to say "nation" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "nation": gēns, natio.

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