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Superstate — A superstate is an agglomeration of nations, often linguistically and ethnically diverse, under a single political administrative structure. This is distinct from the concept of superpower, although these are frequently seen together. It is also… … Wikipedia
superstate — [[t]su͟ːpə(r)steɪt[/t]] superstates N COUNT A superstate is a group of several countries that are very closely linked politically. ...a European superstate … English dictionary
superstate — UK [ˈsuːpə(r)ˌsteɪt] / US [ˈsupərˌsteɪt] noun [countable] Word forms superstate : singular superstate plural superstates a group of independent countries with close political connections … English dictionary
superstate — su|per|state [ˈsu:pəsteıt US pər ] n a group of countries that are connected very closely politically, and who often act as if they were one country ▪ He was totally against the idea of a European superstate … Dictionary of contemporary English
superstate — su|per|state [ supər,steıt ] noun count a group of independent countries with close political connections: steps to create a European superstate … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
superstate — /sooh peuhr stayt /, n. 1. a state or a governing power presiding over states subordinated to it. 2. an extremely powerful centralized government maintaining close control or supervision over its member states and their inhabitants. [SUPER +… … Universalium
superstate — n. state or government which rules over subordinate states … English contemporary dictionary
superstate — noun a large and powerful state formed from a federation or union of nations … English new terms dictionary
superstate — su·per·state … English syllables
superstate — /ˈsupəsteɪt/ (say soohpuhstayt) noun a state or a governing power presiding over states subordinated to it …
