Word: counterstate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
state
Definition: A geopolitical state that opposes another, or is set up to challenge its authority.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any sovereign polity; a national or city-state government.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses