(Canada) The indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including Inuit or Metis); Indians. / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

plural of First Nation

A person, place, or object that is deemed to be of value to an entire nation, usually due to its cultural significance.

plural of national treasure

(political science) Unifying the people or peoples within a state so that it remains politically stable and viable in the long run.

(Singapore, UK) Compulsory service in the armed forces; conscription.

A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.

A period of romantic nationalism in some European nations.

plural of nation-state

An electricity transmission network servicing a whole country.