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
Yet, for Bitcoin to become a global world reserve currency, there will have to be a bending of political will- still, Bitcoin only plays in some places regarding nation-states.
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nation-state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week, a final tally by the Palau Election Commission showed Wednesday.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Only 463 chose to die because of a chronic condition, in a nation of 40 million.The Week, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Qatari leaders face the prospect of a hawkish Trump presidency and more powerful Republican lawmakers with little tolerance for rounds of unsuccessful talks or patience with the kingdom’s role as a go-between for militants.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The construction has taken place in border regions in northeast Bhutan and the west of the kingdom – near the disputed border between India and China, according to the research.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stewart honed the homemaking skills upon which her empire was built at a four-acre former onion farm dubbed Turkey Hill in Westport, Connecticut.Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The website of the State of Nebraska legislature notes that the founders of this country specifically rejected the establishment of a monarchy, which by definition eschews participatory governance.Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the past horrors of transatlantic slavery.Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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