A “nation-state” contains one nationality, whereas a “nation” contains multiple nationalities.
“Nationality” means a people having a “common origin, tradition, and language.”
So, given that America is, as JFK said, a nation “of immigrants,” or a melting pot, the United States is a “nation.”
How does "nation-state" differ from "nation"?
Posted by Jonathan Rick on Monday, June 20, 2011
Labels: Synonyms?
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