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nación

nation

noun nah-SYOHN Less Common
People & Society Politics

Origin: From Latin natio (birth, people).

Usage Note

Nación is a formal or elevated term for a nation or country, often implying cultural or ethnic identity beyond political boundaries. The plural naciones appears in Naciones Unidas (United Nations). It is more abstract than país (country) and less institutional than estado (state).

Examples

"La nación celebra su independencia cada año."

Natural Translation

The nation celebrates its independence every year.

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