Thesaurus results for MINISTATE

ministate

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Definition of ministate

as in nation-state

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Recent Examples of ministate His ministate is hierarchical, patriarchal and militaristic, a utilitarian utopia rather than a revolutionary experiment. — New York Times, 13 May 2021 Islamic State also tried to establish a ministate of its own in the Indonesian regency of Poso, on Sulawesi island, in 2015. — Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 7 June 2018 These are central Africa’s ministates — overlapping and unrecognized fiefdoms in a Texas-size country riven by disorder, situated in one of the world’s worst neighborhoods. — Jack Losh, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018

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Camilla Townsend, Fifth Sun The period of the pre-modern, pre-nation-state world didn’t just happen in Europe of course.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Additionally, the group’s cyber defenses are likely no match against nation-state intelligence hackers.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of nation-state

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Today, however, the twin-island republic is entering a new phase in which energy remains fundamental while investment, infrastructure development and diversification are becoming increasingly important.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Alexey Tsydenov, head of the neighboring Buryatia republic, publicly confirmed her death was linked to a plague infection before quietly editing his statement hours later to use more ambiguous phrasing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of republic

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The first two seasons chart the rise of legendary early 19th century Zulu King Shaka, his brilliant battlefield strategy and struggle to unite Zulu tribes under his empire.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Ultra’s contraptions are part of a growing robot empire taking over the country’s warehouse and logistics operations.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of empire

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Months later, in July 2025, Shapiro announced Amazon would invest $20 billion in an AI buildout in Pennsylvania, the largest capital investment in the commonwealth’s history.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors for the commonwealth of Massachusetts must now decide whether to retry Clancy.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of commonwealth

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Gone are the four nations, corresponding to the elements, who coexisted in harmony that was disrupted and then, episode by episode, restored.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Like many issues in public health, cost and red tape within the health care system are factors in our nation’s lack of progress.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nation

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The attack — the latest of several in the last week on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh — is expected to increase Saudi pressure on allies including the United States to provide military support for the kingdom.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The attack — the latest of several in the past week on King Khalid International Airport that killed four people — is expected to increase Saudi pressure on allies including the United States to provide military support for the kingdom.

— Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of kingdom

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Vatican City, which covers about 44 hectares, or 109 acres, will put roughly 100 million euros ($117 million) toward an agrivoltaic plant expected to power the microstate within two years, sources told Reuters.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
The fictional microstate Elgaland-Vargaland begins as an artistic game but evolves into a powerful lens on borders and identity.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of microstate

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But the Asian city-state’s matchmaking service may have conventional dating apps beat on certain fronts, experts said.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Debating literary currency The scheme has sparked debate in the affluent city-state over whether cash can truly cultivate a lifelong love for books.

— Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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