Definition for State

state, n. [OFr < L. status, manner of standing, condition, to stand.] (webplay: dignity, estate, grandeur, high, mind, modest, monarchs, nations, pomp, rank, throne).

  1. Tranquility; peace.
  2. Pomp; grandeur; dignity.
  3. Condition; manner of existence; role; rank.
  4. Region; political body; government.

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