american state

noun phrase

Meaning

A primary political subdivision of the United States that possesses its own constitution, legislature, and executive branch.

Examples

Each american state has two representatives in the United States Senate.
The federal government shares power with every individual american state.

Synonyms: territory, jurisdiction, province, commonwealth

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american state

noun phrase

Pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən steɪt

Definition

A primary political subdivision of the United States that possesses its own constitution, legislature, and executive branch.

Examples

Each american state has two representatives in the United States Senate.
The federal government shares power with every individual american state.

Synonyms of american state

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