(government, politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

An international organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War. Its goals included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation, diplomacy and improving global quality of life. The predecessor of the United Nations.

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

Alternative form of First Nation

plural of First Nation

An Indian settlement or band. / (Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis). / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

(usually in the plural) Of or pertaining to a First Nation or the First Nations.

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

plural of nation-state

(Europe, rugby union) an annual rugby union tournament between the nations of France, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, the predecessor to the Six Nations tournament.