1. plural of nationhood; the state, condition, or quality of being a nation; national identity or sovereignty
Usage: typically used in plural form or as a mass noun; often appears in political, historical, or cultural contexts

Examples

• The treaty recognized the nationhoods of several newly independent countries.
• Different cultures have distinct visions of what nationhood means to them.
• The movement sought to establish nationhoods based on shared language and heritage.
• Postcolonial scholars examine how nationhoods are constructed and contested.
• The conference brought together leaders from various nationhoods to discuss trade.
• Indigenous groups have fought for recognition of their own nationhoods.