nation-state
noun
na·tion-state
ˈnā-shən-ˈstāt 
-ˌstāt
: a form of political organization under which a relatively homogeneous people inhabits a sovereign state
especially
: a state containing one as opposed to several nationalities
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Suppose that, following the Axis’s collapse, the region became one of stable, cohesive nation-states that pursued economic development rather than war.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Whether controlled by nation-states, government bureaucracies, billionaires, corporations or hackers, bots need the disinfectant of sunlight.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Telcos have long been a target for nation-state spies looking for coveted state secrets.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
This isn't the first time the Trump campaign has been the target of a hack by nation-state actors.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Whether controlled by nation-states, government bureaucracies, billionaires, corporations or hackers, bots need the disinfectant of sunlight.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Telcos have long been a target for nation-state spies looking for coveted state secrets.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
This isn't the first time the Trump campaign has been the target of a hack by nation-state actors.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nation-state. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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