English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudostate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A geopolitical entity which has some of the trappings of an independently-governed country or territory, but which lacks real independence and is not recognized as a self-governing political entity by the international community of nations.
  2. An entity that resembles, but is not in fact, a state in a state machine or similar.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudostate pseudostates pseudo-state

Etymology

From pseudo- + state.

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