Nations
|Na-tions|
B1
/ˈneɪʃənz/
(Nation)
group of people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Nation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'natio', where 'natio' meant 'birth, tribe, or people'.
Historical Evolution
'Natio' transformed into the Old French word 'nacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'nation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'birth or tribe', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large group of people with common descent, history, culture, or language'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'nation', referring to multiple countries or large groups of people with common descent, history, culture, or language.
The United Nations is an international organization formed by many nations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45