Word: protostate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
state
Definition: An inchoate state; a geopolitical entity that might develop into a state.
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: first
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