+A nation-state is a sovereign political entity where a majority of its citizens share a common identity, often tied to culture or language. It merges the concept of a [Nation](/wiki/nation)—a people united by shared bonds—with that of a [State](/wiki/state)—a governed territory, frequently emerging from [Nationalism](/wiki/nationalism).
+## See also
+- [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty)
+- [Government](/wiki/government)
+- [Citizenship](/wiki/citizenship)