Nation-State
/ˈneɪʃən steɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A sovereign state whose citizens are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
Japan is often cited as a classic example of a nation-state due to its ethnolinguistic unity.
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In legal and political contexts, 'nation-state' emphasizes the alignment of national identity with political borders, important when discussing self-determination and sovereignty.
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