Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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associated state | Yes | No | No | No |
territory | Yes | No | No | No |
associated state (noun) | territory (noun) |
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a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty | an area of knowledge or interest |
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes | |
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state |