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nationhood

noun

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Meaning

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the condition or status of being an independent nation; the collective identity of a nation

Example Sentence

After gaining independence, the country's new constitution affirmed its nationhood.

Usage Note

Use nationhood when discussing the legal or cultural status of a country as a distinct nation, especially in political science or history contexts.