nation-state

Translations

nation-statenoun
nation-states
pl
национальное государство
The breakup of Yugoslavia resulted in several new nation-states.
Распад Югославии привёл к появлению нескольких новых национальных государств.
Additional translations
государство-нациякалька; реже употребляется
nation-stateadjective
Used attributively before another noun.
Nation-state sovereignty is increasingly challenged by globalization.
Национально-государственный суверенитет всё чаще ставится под сомнение глобализацией.

Definitions

nation-statenoun
A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects share a common language, culture, and history; a nation that governs itself independently.
The breakup of Yugoslavia resulted in several new nation-states.
nation-stateadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a nation-state or nation-states.
Nation-state sovereignty is increasingly challenged by globalization.