L'État-nation
Example: L'État-nation moderne s'est formé au XIXe siècle en Europe.
Definition
"L'État-nation" refers to a political entity characterized by a defined territory governed by a centralized government representing a unified population that shares common cultural, historical, and linguistic traits. It typically emphasizes the alignment of the state and the nation as one cohesive unit.
Etymology
The term "l'État-nation" combines the French words 'État' meaning 'state' and 'nation' meaning 'nation.' It emerged in political discourse to describe modern political units, especially from the 19th century onward, when the concepts of state sovereignty and national identity began to merge closely.
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