free states

A form of free state — A political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state, as with the former Congo Free State and the former Irish Free State.

Meanings

free states1

noun
  1. pluralplural of free state

Free States2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Free State
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