Alternative spelling of city state

A state or country that is governed constitutionally as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.

(physics) any state of a particle or system of particles that has a higher energy than that of its ground state

The psychological state of someone's cognitive processes at a certain time; the condition or character of a person's thoughts or feelings.

plural of head of state

(physics) a vacant electron energy state near the top of the energy band of a solid; the movement of electrons between such states is the basis of electrical conduction

The titular head of a nation, as a president or king.

plural of chief of state

(idiomatic) A specific situation; a set of circumstances.

The official nickname for the state of Mississippi in the United States of America.