This is the 369th most frequent Persian word.
ملت
Nation
In this sentence, "ملت" means "nation" and refers to the collective identity of the Iranian people as a cultural and historical entity.
ملت ایران یکی از کهنترین تمدنها را داراست.
The nation of Iran possesses one of the most ancient civilizations.
Here, "ملت" denotes the people of a country seen as a group that can act in unity, emphasizing solidarity.
در مواقع بحران، ملت باید متحد باشد.
In times of crisis, the nation must remain united.
In this context, "ملت" refers to the citizens of a country whose welfare and well-being are considered in governance.