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Discover LudwigThe term "nation states" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to sovereign states (such as the United States and Canada) that are governed by a single nation or people, typically sharing a common culture and history. For example, "The European Union is composed of a number of nation states, each with its own unique laws and customs."
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nation states
noun
Plural of nation state
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The rise of nation states produced national ruling classes.
But nation states rule the roost.
Squirrels 623 – Nation states 1.
The nation states are immortal and incompetent.
Nation states are their mere custodians.
We need more for nation states.
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Nation-states once again have nuclear arsenals.
Nation-states do.
We need to strengthen nation-states.
Like many other nation-states, Israel has minorities.
Similarly Mr Barroso's federation of nation-states misses the point.
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