nationhood
noun
na·tion·hood
ˈnā-shən-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of nationhood in a Sentence
the early days of U.S. nationhood
The colonists showed a strong desire for nationhood.
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The United States, at least since Jan. 20, once again prizes sovereignty and nationhood; European elites increasingly do not.
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Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Indeed, the whole question of nationhood is sidestepped by identifying artists according only to their cities of birth and death.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Rather, Palestinians need to establish their new institutions within the framework of the putative state of Palestine, as the unified address for their nationhood and agency, while relieving the misery in Gaza.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
Self-identification and sincere belief of Indian ancestry, while meaningful on a personal level, cannot mean tribal nationhood and sovereignty.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Indeed, the whole question of nationhood is sidestepped by identifying artists according only to their cities of birth and death.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Rather, Palestinians need to establish their new institutions within the framework of the putative state of Palestine, as the unified address for their nationhood and agency, while relieving the misery in Gaza.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
Self-identification and sincere belief of Indian ancestry, while meaningful on a personal level, cannot mean tribal nationhood and sovereignty.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nationhood
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“Nationhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationhood. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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