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min⋅i⋅state

[min-ee-steyt]
–noun
a small, independent nation.
Also, mini-state.
Also called microstate.


Origin:
1965–70; mini- + state
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mi·cro·state   (mī'krō-stāt')   
n.  An independent country that is very small in area and population. Also called ministate.
min·i·state   (mĭn'ē-stāt')   
n.  See microstate.
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