as in nation
a form of political organization in which a group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language live in a particular area under one government
the rise of European nation-states in the thirteenth century
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Recent Examples of nation-state
Yet, for Bitcoin to become a global world reserve currency, there will have to be a bending of political will- still, Bitcoin only plays in some places regarding nation-states.
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nation-state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week, a final tally by the Palau Election Commission showed Wednesday.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Only 463 chose to die because of a chronic condition, in a nation of 40 million.The Week, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amazon has spent years building out its vast empire, investing heavily in data centers, e-commerce infrastructure, and logistics.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The website of the State of Nebraska legislature notes that the founders of this country specifically rejected the establishment of a monarchy, which by definition eschews participatory governance.Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the past horrors of transatlantic slavery.Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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