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

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Example Sentences

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associated state

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

From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2023

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

From Fox News ● Oct. 15, 2020

An independent sovereign island nation, FS Micronesia is a United States associated state consisting of four states—Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae—spread across the Western Pacific Ocean.

From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2016

Jonathan Thompson, associated state medical examiner, testified about his experience performing the autopsy.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2015

Finally, we are in the process of concluding a long negotiation establishing Micronesia's status as a freely associated state.

From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter

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