##  [Nation-State](/nation-state) 

  ##  [Nation-State](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/nation-state-0) 

  

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Definition

A sovereign political entity constituted by a centralized government exercising effective authority over a defined territory and population, typically asserting legal jurisdiction and representation in international relations; the political concept presumes—but does not require—substantial overlap between a political state and a national identity.