nationhood
IPA: nˈeɪʃʌnhʊd
noun
- The quality of being a nation.
- The fact of achieving national independence or autonomy.
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Examples of "nationhood" in Sentences
- The Canadian nationhood is strong and further growth and development are sure.
- I agree that the case for Palestinian nationhood is weak on theoretical grounds.
- The entire point of nationhood is to place the welfare of citizens over that of non-citizens. superdestroyer says:
- He seems to be pretty much in agreement with Nick Griffin that nationhood is based round race ( "homogenous nations") and culture.
- One of the basic principles of our nationhood is that we respond in times such as these to support regions in particular economic difficulties.
- 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.
- 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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