South Africa after the end of apartheid

(Canadian politics, collectively) The supporters of controversial former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. / (Canadian politics, collectively) The supporters of Ontario premier Doug Ford (brother of Rob Ford).

The one nation that supposedly keeps the world affairs in check via its economic and military power.

A statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself. / A public holiday.

An epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation.

plural of national convention

(US, politics) A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.

A body, usually operating with state financial support and approval, that co-ordinates the activities of research in (nearly always) the sciences and (sometimes) other disciplines.

plural of national grid

plural of national interest