Throughout this site, the term "nation" is used in the classical sense, meaning a group of people with a shared history and a sense of a group identity. As the term is used in this site, a nation is not necessarily a territorial or political entity. When referring to a territorial or political entity, this site uses the term "country" or "state. " The Jewish People are considered to be a nation, contrasted with the other nations of the world. See The Jews Are a Nation or a People.