No. 779 in French
nation
A large community of people united by shared history, culture, language, or descent, often inhabiting a particular territory.
In a sentence
La nation célèbre son indépendance chaque année le 14 juillet.
The nation celebrates its independence every year on July 14th.
In this sentence, 'nation' is used to refer to a country or a state, emphasizing its collective identity and national festivities.
L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement d'une nation.
Education is essential for the development of a nation.
Here, 'nation' is employed to signify the collective population and its structured society, highlighting societal progress and improvement.
Dans ce livre, l'auteur explore le concept de nation et d'identité.
In this book, the author explores the concept of nation and identity.
In this context, 'nation' represents the theoretical and cultural aspects of a country or community, linking it to the study of sociology or philosophy.
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