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nationhood
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nationhood
(noun)
nationhood
/
ˈ
neɪʃənˌhʊd/
noun
nationhood
/
ˈ
neɪʃənˌhʊd/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of NATIONHOOD
[
noncount
]
:
the state of being an independent nation
the early days of U.S.
nationhood
The colonists showed a strong desire for
nationhood
.
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