micro state

mi·cro·state

[mahy-kroh-steyt]
noun

Origin:
1965–70; micro- + state

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microstate (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsteɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Also called: mini-state a very small nation that is an internationally-recognized sovereign state

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Micro state is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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