associated state

American  

Or associate state

noun

1. a nation with limited sovereignty, especially a former colony that now assumes responsibility for domestic affairs but continues to depend on the colonial ruler for defense and foreign policy.

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Etymology

Origin of associated state

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

“The provision of 20 years of new economic assistance sends a clear signal of the United States’ commitment to the long, historic relationships we have held with the associated states.”

From Seattle Times

Blinken held discussions with the three leaders about a plan to ensure U.S. financial obligations are met to the freely associated states if there was another shutdown of government agencies next week, Kritenbrink said.

From Reuters

After nearly four decades of American stewardship, all three voted for the status of “freely associated states” — a term that created a political arrangement that did not previously exist.

From New York Times

Bolivia is currently an "associated state," the same status held by Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.

From Reuters

The Cook Islands is a self-governing associated state, part of the Realm of New Zealand.

From Fox News