Word: semistates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
mi
states
Definition: Plural of semistate. A geopolitical region with some characteristics of a state.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Germany, or Australia.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.