"mini-independent country" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mini-independent countries [plural]
Etymology: Calque of Japanese ミニ独立国 (mini dokuritsu koku). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|ja|ミニ独立国|tr=mini dokuritsu koku}} Calque of Japanese ミニ独立国 (mini dokuritsu koku) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=mini-independent country}} mini-independent country (plural mini-independent countries)
  1. (very rare) In Japan, a town or village that declares itself an independent country for means of regional development, such as economic growth from tourism. Wikipedia link: mini-independent country Tags: rare Categories (topical): Micronationalism Synonyms: independent mini-nation Related terms: micronation

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