'nation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'natio,' where 'natio' meant 'birth, tribe, or people.'

'natio' transformed into the Old French word 'nacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nation' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'birth or tribe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language.'