First Nation
ˌfɜːrst ˈneɪʃən
Definition

Definition of First Nation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cultureRarethe indigenous peoples of Canada excluding Inuit and MetisRare
  • First Nations have diverse cultures and languages.
2.
globalRareUSthe indigenous peoples of any country or regionRareUS
  • First Nations around the world face similar challenges.
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Expressions with first

put firstv.
arrange something at the beginning of a sequence
He put the most important task first on his list.
blink firstv.
give in or show weakness before the other side
He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.
first lightn.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
first offadv.
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.
at first sightadv.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
first things firstexp.
address important tasks before others
First things first, finish your homework before playing.

Expressions with nation

nation's fabricn.
the fundamental structure and values of a country
The nation's fabric was tested during the crisis.
rainbow nationn.
country with diverse cultures and ethnicities
South Africa is often called a rainbow nation due to its cultural diversity.
sweep the nationv.
become extremely popular or widespread
The new dance craze has swept the nation.
father of the nationn.
man who significantly shaped a nation's identity
Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the father of the nation in India.
voice of the nationn.
dominant opinion within a country
The election results reflected the voice of the nation.
a nation of shopkeepersn.
country known for entrepreneurial spirit
The phrase a nation of shopkeepers highlights their business acumen.
conscience of the nationn.
person representing moral standards of a country
The activist was seen as the conscience of the nation.
across the nationadv.
extending throughout an entire nation
The news spread quickly across the nation.
nation's heartlandn.
central region of a country
The nation's heartland is known for its vast farmlands and small towns.
rogue nationn.
country acting against international norms and laws
The rogue nation ignored the UN sanctions.

Terms related to First Nation

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ancestryCanadacultureethnicityheritageindigenoustraditiontribeaboriginalcommunity

Terms with First Nation included in their meaning

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eldest daughter of the churchn.
history
France as the first Christian nation

Examples of First Nation in a sentence

  • The First Nation leaders met with the government officials.
  • The First Nation's culture is rich and diverse.
  • Many First Nations have treaties with the government.

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  1. French:Première Nation, ...
  2. German:First Nations, First Nation, ...
  3. Italian:Prime Nazioni, ...
  4. Spanish:Primera Nación, ...
  5. Portuguese:Primeiras Nações, Primeira Nação, ...
  6. Chinese:第一民族, 原住民族, ...
  7. Japanese:ファーストネーション, 先住民, ...
  8. Arabic:الأمم الأولى, شَعْب أَصْلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַמִּים רִאשׁוֹנִים, עַמִּים יְלִידִים, ...
  10. Russian:первые нации, коренные народы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перші нації, корінні народи, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रथम राष्ट्र, ...

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