a political state, in the widest sense, which is ruled as or like a principality in the generic sense, regardless of the ruler's actual title and rank.

A state of Mexico. The most populous of one of the 32 federal entities of the country of Mexico.

plural of quantum state

plural of failed state

(politics) A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

(military) The specified situation at the successful completion of the final phase of a military operation. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Any ending state..

plural of change of state

plural of nation-state

plural of city state

The official nickname for the state of Oklahoma in the United States of America.