nationhood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nationhood
Example Sentences
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Essentially, the opinion treated conscription as a natural incident of nationhood.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
In his heyday, in the 1990s, Mr. Murphy was the rare political commentator who commanded a countrywide audience, skewering Canada’s elites as well as its sometimes fragile sense of nationhood.
From New York Times • May 18, 2024
It is uncharted waters not only for Mr Wong but also Singapore, which has had a Lee leader for 45 of its 59 years of nationhood.
From BBC • May 14, 2024
And for Miig, I could see why it was doubly important to establish nationhood.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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