Staatsnation

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃtaːt͡snaˌt͡si̯on/

noun
Definitions
  • A nation with its own state.
  • A nation defined by or as seen through political institutions, as opposed to other traits.

Etymology

Compound from German Staat (state, country) + German -s- (genitival interfix, red, letter, degree, rank, plastic, overview, beginning, police, general)+ German Nation (nation).

Origin

German (Berlin)

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nation

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