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NATION

/ˈneɪ.ʃən/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb

N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of NATION

noun

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"

noun

A sovereign state.

"Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups."

noun

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."

noun

Damnation.

adverb

Extremely, very.

Synonyms of NATION

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is NATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 nation Total
Scrabble 111111 6
WWF 211112 8

Anagrams of NATION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About NATION

What does NATION mean?
NATION is a noun. 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.
Is NATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NATION worth in Scrabble?
NATION is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NATION?
You can make 44 words from the letters in NATION. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NATION?
Synonyms of NATION include: student nation, thede. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of NATION?
The anagrams of NATION (words using the exact same letters) are: ANOINT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.