English

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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ state.

Noun

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counterstate (plural counterstates)

  1. A geopolitical state that opposes another, or is set up to challenge its authority.

Verb

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counterstate (third-person singular simple present counterstates, present participle counterstating, simple past and past participle counterstated)

  1. To utter a counterstatement; to deliver an opposing reply.

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