Civilizational state
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A civilizational state or civilization-state is a country that defines itself as representing an entire, continuous, and distinct civilizationâsuch as China, India, Russia, Iran, Turkiye or Egyptârather than merely a nation-state, emphasizing deep historical continuity, cultural unity, and a sociopolitical identity larger than a single nation.