nation

/ˈneɪʃən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.

2

A community united by some trait (especially an interest) but not historically constituted.

3

A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymic, proscribed) a country.

4

An association of students based on the birthplace or ethnicity of its members.

5

A great number; a great deal.

6

In North America, an Indigenous people with federal and/or state recognition as such and (often also) their federally recognized territory.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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