as in nation
a form of political organization in which a group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language live in a particular area under one government
the rise of European nation-states in the thirteenth century
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Recent Examples of nation-state
Going after arms sales Top Democrats are also using arms sales to a pair of nation-states Trump visited on his Middle East trip last week in a bid to gum up the president’s plans on the matter.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Cybercriminals and nation-states now use AI to generate convincing phishing emails, create deepfakes for elaborate scams, discover vulnerabilities, and customize attacks based on individuals' online behavior.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Big Tech’s power deepened further in late 2022 with the debut of large language models and the subsequent explosion of artificial intelligence—a breakthrough technology that has entrenched the tech industry’s lead over nation-states.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2025
Some Republicans also seemed worried about the president flying on an aircraft that was purchased by another nation-state.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 May 2025
Cybercriminals and nation-states now use AI to generate convincing phishing emails, create deepfakes for elaborate scams, discover vulnerabilities, and customize attacks based on individuals' online behavior.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Big Tech’s power deepened further in late 2022 with the debut of large language models and the subsequent explosion of artificial intelligence—a breakthrough technology that has entrenched the tech industry’s lead over nation-states.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2025
Some Republicans also seemed worried about the president flying on an aircraft that was purchased by another nation-state.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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Ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Vuitton had launched a licensed collection of upscale leather goods in the flag colors of the participating nations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Warring nations use propaganda to whip up sentiment against opponents, leading to decades of prejudice and suspicion.—
Nicholas DiMarzio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Furthermore, following President Trump’s recent visit, Saudi Arabian officials suggested that Tesla’s robotaxis could be introduced in the kingdom.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Powerless is set in the kingdom of Ilya where the Elites reign supreme with their breathtaking powers—and hunt those without.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In 1915, Nicholas granted Olga and her children by Paul the titles of Princess and Prince Paley. World War I, the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Revolution The Paley family arrived in Russia at a critical time for the waning empire.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Within weeks of its formation in the spring of ’06, Hyde became the throne room at the end of empire.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Iran has additionally fomented open revolt against the Saudi monarchy.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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After 300 years of Romanov rule, the Russian people had grown tired of the autocratic monarchy.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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