Host Nation

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HN
Pronunciation
/hoʊst ˈneɪʃən/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. The mascot represented the culture of the Olympics, also representing a culture of host nation, that is the model which publicizes the own nation culture to the whole world.
  2. Host nation Germany, the two-time defending champion, lost to Japan in the quarterfinals.
  3. Japan is playing host to the next international conference. it's the host nation.
  4. The host nation, Germany, has won the opening game of the World Cup Football Championship.
  5. The Games have also been used by political leaders in the host nation to build national pride and to enhance their own and their nation's power in Asia and beyond.

Other meanings of HN