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The definition of state
21 Definitions of: state
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- noun, the condition of a person, thing, etc, with regard to main attributes
- noun, the structure, form, or constitution of something
- noun, any mode of existence
- noun, position in life or society; estate
- noun, ceremonious style, as befitting wealth or dignity
- noun, a sovereign political power or community
- noun, the territory occupied by such a community
- noun, the sphere of power in such a community
- noun, one of a number of areas or communities having their own governments and forming a federation under a sovereign government, as in the US
- noun, the body politic of a particular sovereign power, esp as contrasted with a rival authority such as the Church
- noun, a class or order; estate
- noun, a nervous, upset, or excited condition (esp in the phrase in a state)
- noun, lie in state (of a body) to be placed on public view before burial
- noun, state of affairs a situation; present circumstances or condition
- noun, state of play the current situation
- modifier, controlled or financed by a state
- modifier, of, relating to, or concerning the State
- modifier, involving ceremony or concerned with a ceremonious occasion
- verb, to articulate in words; utter
- verb, to declare formally or publicly
- verb, to resolve
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of state