The nation-state
Example: The nation-state emerged as a dominant political entity in Europe.
Definition
"The nation-state" is a political entity characterized by a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and a shared sense of culture or identity among its citizens. It typically represents a sovereign state where the boundaries of the nation coincide with the state's borders.
Etymology
The term "the nation-state" combines 'nation', from the Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth' or 'people', with 'state', from the Latin 'status' meaning 'condition' or 'position'. The concept emerged in the 17th century, especially after the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, marking the rise of sovereign states defined by national identity. Did you know? The idea of the nation-state reshaped global politics by emphasizing the unity of cultural and political borders.
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"The nation-state" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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