noun
en nation
nation
Ett land där människor lever tillsammans under samma lagar och har en gemensam regering.
Definition & meaning
- A nation: a large group of people who share a sense of belonging, often through a common history, culture, language, or territory. The word can also refer to a country.
- In Swedish university life, a student association, traditionally named after a region of Sweden. Nations often organize social events, housing, and other activities for students.
Grammar & Word origin
Nation is an en-gender noun:
- Singular: en nation, nationen
- Plural: nationer, nationerna
The word comes from Latin natio, meaning “birth” or “people.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- land — “country”; emphasizes a geographical or political entity rather than a shared national identity.
- folk — “people”; emphasizes the people themselves rather than their political organization.
- studentnation — a more explicit term for a university student association.
There is no exact antonym for nation.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Sverige är en nation i Europa.noun
Sweden is a nation in Europe.
Olika nationer samarbetar för fred.noun
Different nations cooperate for peace.
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