client state
noun
Definition of client state
: a country that is economically, politically, or militarily dependent on another country
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First Known Use of client state
1803
CLIENT STATE Defined for English Language Learners
client state
noun
Definition of client state for English Language Learners
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: a country that depends on another country for military, economic, or political support
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