# polystate

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A set of separate political units that overlap and exist under a central government.

## Etymology
From poly- + state, coined by author Zach Weinersmith.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polystate