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
The exploitation of vulnerabilities in virtual machine software has been one of the most common ways threat actors working for both nation-states and crime syndicates have gained entry into some of the world’s most sensitive networks.
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
Imagine buyers of bitcoin in four categories: short-term traders, long-term holders, corporations, and nation-states.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
That much money has to be a nation-state, because no one else would be able to turn that much crypto into cash.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
To revive a credible military is to admit that official Europe’s domestic enemies — the nationalists, the realists, the reactionaries who believe in nation-states — were right all along.
—Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
Imagine buyers of bitcoin in four categories: short-term traders, long-term holders, corporations, and nation-states.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
That much money has to be a nation-state, because no one else would be able to turn that much crypto into cash.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
To revive a credible military is to admit that official Europe’s domestic enemies — the nationalists, the realists, the reactionaries who believe in nation-states — were right all along.
—Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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Especially for nations that might otherwise have been forgotten, globally.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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And in this battle, U.S. platforms are increasingly leaning on American laws to challenge other nation’s regulations.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prior to peace talks, both Zelensky and Rubio met with the Saudi kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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While notable alum Sean McManus (’77) is no longer at the helm of the CBS Sports empire, Michigan grad David Berson wouldn’t say no to a Blue Devils-Wolverines final.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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If a sheep dies at the very edge of the empire, it will be noted.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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During the Benjamin Harrison presidency, from 1889 to 1893, a U.S. diplomat to the islands joined forces with a U.S. naval captain to force upon the royal family a new Hawaiian constitution (quickly labeled the Bayonet Constitution) that favored the islands’ white establishment over the monarchy.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Meghan Markle first started dating Prince Harry, the former American actress was often described as a breath of fresh air for the British monarchy.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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