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nation Synonyms

Another word for nation

Choosing another word for nation depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory under a single government.

Usage Example

"Leaders from every industrialized country gathered in Geneva to negotiate the new climate accord."

Strongest
country
state
Strong
sovereign state
commonwealth
republic
realm
homeland
land
Weak
polity
power

• noun (Context 2)

An Indigenous North American people or confederacy of tribes sharing a common language, culture, and governance structure.

Usage Example

"Representatives of the Navajo tribe met with federal officials to discuss water rights across the region."

Strong
tribe
people
confederacy
Weak
clan

• Nearby Words

nasturtium
nasty
natal
nation
national
nationalism
nationalist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nation
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