Word: parastate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
state
Definition: A region that seeks or claims but does not have the status of a recognized independent state.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: above, beyond
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
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.