Word: petrostate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
tro
state
Definition: A state whose wealth stems from the sale of oil.
Morphemes:
Affix: petro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: oil export, sometimes as a source of funding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: petra
Language: la
Decoded: petra
Meaning: stone, rock
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Condition of prosperity or grandeur; wealthy or prosperous circumstances; social importance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses