English Dictionary

Definition of “nation-building”

nation-building

(South Africa) the advocacy of national solidarity in South Africa in the post-apartheid era

"We want to create a situation where we are part of an inclusive decision-making process, be part of nation-building.

SA Star (2005)

If we must go in for nation-building , then let's start with ourselves; Opinion

Times, Sunday Times (2001)

In the late 19th century, Braga wrote essays on the role of commemoration in the nation-building process.

India Today (1997)

In the past, I have been skeptical of nation-building in places like Somalia and Haiti.

Glasgow Herald (2001)

The circumstances of Saddam's fall mean this will be nation-building on an epic scale.

New Zealand Herald (2003)

There were groups in society, of course, who refused to accept the religious uniformity that was considered essential for nation-building.

George Carey KNOW THE TRUTH (2004)

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