substate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsʌb.steɪ̯t/ (Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈsɐb.stæɪ̯t/ (Australia, New-Zealand)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈsʌb.stet/ (Scotland)
- sŭb′stāt
Etymology
From sub- + state. First attested in 1823.
Meanings
- A subdivision of a state.
- A lower or a subsidiary state.
- A subdivision of a state of existence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| substates | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sub-state | alternative | lexicographic |