"ministate" meaning in English

See ministate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: ministates [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + state. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|state}} mini- + state Head templates: {{en-noun}} ministate (plural ministates)
  1. A very small country or self-governing region, especially one that lacks international recognition

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