[dotancohen]

  > in American usage, the meaning of the word “nation” has largely
  > shifted to mean the (entire) state or the country

So in American usage nation-state means what exactly?

In any case, no matter how Americans call their political entities, the word "nation" in the term "nation-state" has a clear, unambiguous meaning, referring to a race/tribe/nation.

[ilayn]

Nope see my reply above. It has no relation. Nation has a very politically precise modern definition that is independent from race/tribe.

[kragen]

Although I do not agree with your comment at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30457930, I am appalled that it has been [dead]ed.

[ilayn]

No problem. I don't know what deaded means in this place but thanks for the discussion anyways