nationlessness
|na/tion/less/ness|
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/ˈneɪʃənləsnəs/
(nationless)
without a nation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nationlessness' originates from the English word 'nationless', with the suffix '-ness' added to denote a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'nationless' evolved from the word 'nation', which has its roots in Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'people'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a nation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being without a nation or nationality.
The refugees experienced a profound sense of nationlessness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42