NATION
/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb
Definition of NATION
A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
"The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East"
A sovereign state.
"Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups."
An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.
"Once widespread across Europe in medieval times, nations are now largely restricted to the ancient universities of Sweden and Finland."
Damnation.
Extremely, very.
Examples of NATION in a Sentence
- "The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East"
- "Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups."
- "Once widespread across Europe in medieval times, nations are now largely restricted to the ancient universities of Sweden and Finland."
Word Details
Is NATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NATION uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NATION
44 words from the letters in NATION
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How to Use NATION in Word Games
NATION is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NATION is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NATION to find 44 additional valid words.