No. 369 in Persian
ملت
Nation
In a sentence
ملت ایران یکی از کهنترین تمدنها را داراست.
The nation of Iran possesses one of the most ancient civilizations.
In this sentence, "ملت" means "nation" and refers to the collective identity of the Iranian people as a cultural and historical entity.
در مواقع بحران، ملت باید متحد باشد.
In times of crisis, the nation must remain united.
Here, "ملت" denotes the people of a country seen as a group that can act in unity, emphasizing solidarity.
سیاستمداران باید همیشه برای رفاه ملت سیاستگذاری کنند.
Politicians must always create policies for the welfare of the nation.
In this context, "ملت" refers to the citizens of a country whose welfare and well-being are considered in governance.
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