HyperDic: associated_state

English > 1 sense of the expression associated state:
NOUNlocationassociated state, protectoratea state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs
English > associated state: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningA state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty.
Synonymprotectorate
Broaderdistrict, territory, territorial dominion, dominionA region marked off for administrative or other purposes
Spanishprotectorado
Catalanestat associat, protectorat

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