"polystate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polystates [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + state, coined by author Zach Weinersmith. Etymology templates: {{af|en|poly-|state}} poly- + state, {{coinage|en|Zach Weinersmith|nocap=1|occ=author}} coined by author Zach Weinersmith Head templates: {{en-noun}} polystate (plural polystates)
  1. A set of separate political units that overlap and exist under a central government.

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