| − | A '''civilizational state''' is a country that defines itself as representing an entire, continuous, and distinct [[civilization]]—such as [[China]], [[India]], [[Russia]], [[Iran]], [[Turkiye]] or [[Egypt]]—rather than merely a [[nation-state]], emphasizing deep [[historical]] continuity, [[cultural]] unity, and a sociopolitical identity larger than a single [[nation]]. | + | A '''civilizational state''' or '''civilization-state''' is a country that defines itself as representing an entire, continuous, and distinct [[civilization]]—such as [[China]], [[India]], [[Russia]], [[Iran]], [[Turkiye]] or [[Egypt]]—rather than merely a [[nation-state]], emphasizing deep [[historical]] continuity, [[cultural]] unity, and a sociopolitical identity larger than a single [[nation]]. |