microstate

noun

mi·​cro·​state ˈmī-krō-ˌstāt How to pronounce microstate (audio)
Synonyms of microstatenext
: a nation that is extremely small in area and population

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Vatican City, which covers about 44 hectares, or 109 acres, will put roughly 100 million euros ($117 million) toward an agrivoltaic plant expected to power the microstate within two years, sources told Reuters. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 The fictional microstate Elgaland-Vargaland begins as an artistic game but evolves into a powerful lens on borders and identity. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 No nation in the world — at least beyond a few microstates within a broader customs union — has no customs enforcement whatsoever. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Pope Leo on Saturday made a day trip to Monaco, a tax-free microstate on the French ⁠Riviera known as a haven for billionaires and their luxury yachts, and urged its residents to share their wealth and help those in need. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microstate

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microstate was in 1962

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“Microstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microstate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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