nation
nounHow many syllables in nation?
There are 2 syllables in the word nation.Divide nation into syllables:
na · tion
How to pronounce nation:
Definition of nation:
- nation (noun):
- nationality sense 5a
- a non-jewish nationality
- a politically organized nationality
- a politically organized body of people under a single government.
Synonyms for nation:
ally
body politic
carry amelia moore nation
carry nation
city-state
commonwealth
commonwealth country
confederation
country
developing country
dominion
empire
estate
estate of the realm
federation
foreign country
great power
kingdom
land
major power
micronation
nation state
political entity
political unit
polity
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Antonyms for nation:
a-list
aristocracy
best
choice
corps d'elite
cream
cream of the crop
crème de la crème
elect
elite
fat
flower
nonpareil
pick
pink
pride
top
upper crust
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