State

Noun

often with-definite-article

A current governing polity. / (often with definite article) The current governing polity under which the speaker lives.

Japanese Meaning

国家 / 国 / 統治体

The State announced a new public health initiative to improve vaccination rates.

国家は予防接種率を向上させるための新しい公衆衛生施策を発表した。

Sense（1）

A current governing polity.

Sense（2）

(often with definite article) The current governing polity under which the speaker lives.

States

（ plural ）