mini-independent country

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Japan, a town or village that declares itself an independent country for means of regional development, such as economic growth from tourism.

Word forms

mini-independent country mini-independent countries

Etymology

Calque of Japanese ミニ独立国 (minidokuritsukoku).

Related words

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