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nation-state in Malay

negara bangsa

nation-state in Malay: negara bangsa. In English, nation-state means a political entity (a state) associated with a common national identity (historically, culturally, or ethnically; as with a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

Malay words for nation-state

polity
negara bangsa

English meaning of nation-state

  1. noun A political entity (a state) associated with a common national identity (historically, culturally, or ethnically; as with a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.
  2. noun Any independent political state; a country.

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Questions about nation-state in Malay

What is the meaning of nation-state in Malay?
Nation-state in Malay is negara bangsa.
Apakah maksud nation-state dalam bahasa Melayu?
Nation-state: negara bangsa.
What does nation-state mean in English?
Nation-state means a political entity (a state) associated with a common national identity (historically, culturally, or ethnically; as with a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

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