Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being a nation.
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- noun the quality of being a
nation - noun the fact of achieving
national independence orautonomy
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- noun the state of being a nation
Etymologies
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Examples
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If Canada can solve her bilingual and bicultural problem, as I am confident she will, her nationhood is assured, with very close economic relations with the U.S. dictated by the facts of her situation but secure in her political independence.
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I agree that the case for Palestinian nationhood is weak on theoretical grounds.
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Attach the label of nationhood, wrapped in flags, the solidarity and competition of the Homeless World Cup is a reminder that goals, for however brief a moment they appear, is a release worth striving for.
Alan Black: Homeless World Cup Set to Kick Off Alan Black 2011
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Attach the label of nationhood, wrapped in flags, the solidarity and competition of the Homeless World Cup is a reminder that goals, for however brief a moment they appear, is a release worth striving for.
Alan Black: Homeless World Cup Set to Kick Off Alan Black 2011
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Attach the label of nationhood, wrapped in flags, the solidarity and competition of the Homeless World Cup is a reminder that goals, for however brief a moment they appear, is a release worth striving for.
Alan Black: Homeless World Cup Set to Kick Off Alan Black 2011
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The entire point of nationhood is to place the welfare of citizens over that of non-citizens. superdestroyer says:
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Attach the label of nationhood, wrapped in flags, the solidarity and competition of the Homeless World Cup is a reminder that goals, for however brief a moment they appear, is a release worth striving for.
Alan Black: Homeless World Cup Set to Kick Off Alan Black 2011
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He seems to be pretty much in agreement with Nick Griffin that nationhood is based round race ( "homogenous nations") and culture.
Liberal Democrat - Because of immigration, there is no England Laban 2006
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One of the basic principles of our nationhood is that we respond in times such as these to support regions in particular economic difficulties.
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The Canadian nationhood is strong and further growth and development are sure.
Three Hundred Years 1971
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