Nation (noun)

1. A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
2. A large body of people united by common political and economic interests.
3. The people of a country or state as a whole.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french nation, from latin natio(n-), from nasci "be born".

Examples:

1. The nation is facing a economic crisis.
2. The nation is divided on this issue.
3. The nation's capital is located in the city.
4. This event will be broadcasted to the nation.
5. The nation's leader will be giving a speech tonight.