state
n. C / Un. the condition that someone or something is in at a specific time. It can also mean a country or a part of a country with its own government.
n. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time; alternatively, a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
The old car is in a very poor state.
The water changes from a liquid to a solid state when the temperature drops below freezing.
The philosopher argued that the individual's rights must be protected against the overwhelming power of the state to ensure a functioning democracy.
Countable when referring to political entities or specific conditions; often uncountable when used in abstract phrases like 'state of mind'.
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bellwether state
A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.
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blue state
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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green state
A U.S. state perceived as environmentally friendly.