the nation

noun

: the people who live in a nation
The President will speak to the nation tonight.
The entire nation is celebrating the victory.

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“The nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20nation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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