(informal) Georgia, United States

(informal) Nebraska

plural of rentier state

(political science) A state that derives all or much of its national revenue from the rent of indigenous resources to external clients.

A state in southeastern Nigeria. Capital: Port Harcourt. / (historical, till 1967) A part of the old Eastern Region of Nigeria that is now Rivers State.

(Australian politics) A state (of Australia) that is financially or politically disadvantaged or neglected.

A province of South Africa. Capital: Bloemfontein, formerly Orange Free State. / A nickname for Maryland. / (Ireland, UK, historical) The Irish Free State.

Alternative letter-case form of free state

(US) An officer of the state police.

(US, Australia, law enforcement) The police force belonging to the state (subnational) government, as contrasted with federal, county, or municipal law enforcement.