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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nation-state
Advanced persistent threat groups affiliated with nation-states are hot hacking news right now.
—
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
In January 2024, nation-state actor Midnight Blizzard exploited Microsoft misconfigurations in password spray attacks that successfully compromised an account without multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled.
—Galit Lubetzky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This notion may be threatening to Silicon Valley C.E.O.s, who see their companies as nation-states unto themselves.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
In this impressive study, Hall argues that modern empires and nation-states are deeply entangled.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nation-state
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
In January 2024, nation-state actor Midnight Blizzard exploited Microsoft misconfigurations in password spray attacks that successfully compromised an account without multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled.
—Galit Lubetzky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This notion may be threatening to Silicon Valley C.E.O.s, who see their companies as nation-states unto themselves.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
In this impressive study, Hall argues that modern empires and nation-states are deeply entangled.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nation-state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
Noun
-
Some nine hundred thousand people from seventeen nations currently have T.P.S. But Trump has begun revoking it, country by country, including for some eight thousand Afghans and as many as half a million Haitians.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
-
This change comes at a time when Syria and Israel are engaged in direct talks as Reuters revealed on Tuesday, marking a dramatic departure from the decades-long hostility between the two nations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
But in November 2023, the gilded walls of Combs' music kingdom came crashing down.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
The series ends with Simone standing outside Cliff House as the sun sets over the island, the new queen of this kingdom.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
In 1890 came the colonial encroachment by British–South African empire man Cecil John Rhodes, after whom the country was named.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
-
Of course, the largest portion of Rowling’s empire continues to be her book sales.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Only the second time a member of the British monarchy has married an American, the union was met with manic fanfare on both sides of the pond.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
-
The Duke of Edinburgh — as Prince Edward is titled, taking on his father Prince Philip's former styling — is a working member of the royal family and often takes on duties on behalf of the monarchy.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share