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- DictionaryState/stāt/
noun
- 1. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time: "the state of the company's finances"
- 2. a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government: "Germany, Italy, and other European states"
adjective
- 1. of, provided by, or concerned with the civil government of a country: "the future of state education"
- 2. used or done on ceremonial occasions; involving the ceremony associated with a head of state: "a state visit to Hungary by Queen Elizabeth"
verb
- 1. express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing: "the report stated that more than 51 percent of voters failed to participate"
- 2. present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition.
STATE definition: 1. a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time: 2. the present situation: 3. a…. Learn more.
STATE meaning: 1 : a way of living or existing; 2 : the overall physical condition of something the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.
noun. a politically organized body of people under a single government. “the state has elected a new president” synonyms: body politic, commonwealth, country, land, nation, res publica. see more. noun. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state. “the state has lowered its income tax” see more. noun.
noun. uk / steɪt / us. state noun (CONDITION) Add to word list. B2. the condition that something or someone is in: the state of the economy. The building is in a terrible state. Fewer examples. He seems to be in a perpetual state of confusion. Her car was in a sorry state after the accident. She's not in a fit state to drive.
[uncountable, singular] the government of a country. matters/affairs of state. people who are financially dependent on the state. a state-owned company. They wish to limit the power of the State.
noun. the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health. the condition of matter with respect to structure, form, constitution, phase, or the like: water in a gaseous state. status, rank, or position in life; station: He dresses in a manner befitting his state.
3 days ago · 1. countable noun. You can refer to countries as states, particularly when you are discussing politics . A successful secular state is built on liberal democratic foundations. Some weeks ago I recommended to E.U. member states that we should have discussions with the Americans. country. 2. countable noun.