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B1
/steɪts/
(state)
condition or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'state' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'status', where 'status' meant 'condition' or 'position'.
Historical Evolution
'status' transformed into the Old French word 'estat', and eventually became the modern English word 'state' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'condition or position', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'political entity' and 'express'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'state', referring to distinct political entities or conditions.
The United States consists of 50 states.
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