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A '''nation''' is a large group of people with a singular, shared, and commonly-accepted historical identity, identified by a universally recognised name. Nations are normally associated with (and in part defined by) territories, and thus can also known as [[country|countries]]. Nations, however, can also be dispossessed of land, or tribal in nature. In political connotations, nation is often defined in terms of [[state]], and especially [[sovereign state|sovereignty]]; all the members of the United Nations, for example, are sovereign states. Common symbols of nationhood are [[national anthem]]s, and [[national flag]]s. | A '''nation''' is a large group of people with a singular, shared, and commonly-accepted historical identity, identified by a universally recognised name. Nations are normally associated with (and in part defined by) territories, and thus can also known as [[country|countries]]. Nations, however, can also be dispossessed of land, or tribal in nature. In political connotations, nation is often defined in terms of [[state]]<ref>Oxford English Dictionary</ref>, and especially [[sovereign state|sovereignty]]; all the members of the [[United Nations]], for example, are sovereign states<ref>[http://www.un.org/members/list.shtml United Nations Member States]</ref> . Common symbols of nationhood are [[national anthem]]s, and [[national flag]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 16:14, 6 December 2008
A nation is a large group of people with a singular, shared, and commonly-accepted historical identity, identified by a universally recognised name. Nations are normally associated with (and in part defined by) territories, and thus can also known as countries. Nations, however, can also be dispossessed of land, or tribal in nature. In political connotations, nation is often defined in terms of state[1], and especially sovereignty; all the members of the United Nations, for example, are sovereign states[2] . Common symbols of nationhood are national anthems, and national flags.
References
- ↑ Oxford English Dictionary
- ↑ United Nations Member States