states

states · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun, plural) Multiple nations or territories; political divisions.

  2. 2.

    (noun, plural) Conditions or situations.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Third person singular present tense of *state*; expresses clearly.

Related words

See also: country, nation, state
Synonyms: conditions, countries, nations

Etymology

From Latin status ("manner of standing, position, condition") + -s (plural or third person singular ending). The word follows standard English pluralization and verb conjugation patterns.