as in nation
a form of political organization in which a group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language live in a particular area under one government
the rise of European nation-states in the thirteenth century
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Recent Examples of nation-state
Yet, for Bitcoin to become a global world reserve currency, there will have to be a bending of political will- still, Bitcoin only plays in some places regarding nation-states.
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, with ransomware, phishing and nation-state hacking becoming more prevalent.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers also are examining proposals dealing with tokens used to represent dollars (stablecoins) and other nation-state currencies.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Emerging Factors In Global Adoption Another factor making this cycle different is the rise in global adoption and interest from nation-states.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation-state
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Developing nations’ energy demand has essentially doubled during the last 15 years.Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, nations such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, whose economies are dependent on the fossil fuels that provide the ingredients for plastic, oppose mandatory caps on production, arguing instead for a focus on recycling and waste management.Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Qatari leaders face the prospect of a hawkish Trump presidency and more powerful Republican lawmakers with little tolerance for rounds of unsuccessful talks or patience with the kingdom’s role as a go-between for militants.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The construction has taken place in border regions in northeast Bhutan and the west of the kingdom – near the disputed border between India and China, according to the research.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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His extensive travel experiences ignited a passion in him to create his own luxury boutique hotel, which ultimately launched an empire of sustainable properties throughout Mexico, including La Valise Tulum, La Valise San Miguel, NEST, Encantada, Radhoo, Xela, and Bespoke.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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And much like Macrinus, that vision, whether addressed or not, isn’t possible without sacrificing the masses, the people of an empire.Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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The website of the State of Nebraska legislature notes that the founders of this country specifically rejected the establishment of a monarchy, which by definition eschews participatory governance.Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the past horrors of transatlantic slavery.Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation-state. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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