statelet

English

/ˈsteɪtlɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (sometimes derogatory) A very small nation-state, or a region that acts like a nation-state

Etymology

Suffix from English state (phase of matter).

Origin

English

state

Gloss

phase of matter

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