Nation-states
Definition
A nation-state is a political entity where the state and nation are congruent. It's a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
Related terms
Sovereignty: This refers to the full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.
Nationalism: This is an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
Homogeneity: This term refers to the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature. In this context, it means that people within a nation-state share similar cultural traits.
"Nation-states" appears in:
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AP Human Geography
AP US History
Study guides (1)
AP European History - 7.1 Context of 19th Century Politics
Practice Questions (2)
What led to the emergence of nation-states in Europe?
Which historical event precipitated the shift from feudalism to nation-states in 16th-17th century Europe?
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