partially-recognized state
- noun
- /ˈpɑːrʧəli ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd steɪt/
- Specialized
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estado parcialmente reconocido
- A partially-recognized state may have its own government and borders but lack a seat at the United Nations.
Examples
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Many partially-recognized states issue their own passports and currency despite limited diplomatic ties.
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Kosovo is often described as a partially-recognized state in international affairs.
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Taiwan is a partially-recognized state with its own government.
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Many partially-recognized states seek greater international support.
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A partially-recognized state may have its own government and borders but lack a seat at the United Nations.
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Kosovo is often described as a partially-recognized state in international affairs.
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Many partially-recognized states issue their own passports and currency despite limited diplomatic ties.
Synonyms
An area that runs its own government but most countries do not accept it as a country
A territory that runs its own government but is not widely recognized as an independent country
A region that has its own government but not full independence
How Recognized
Surface Forms
Morphology
partially-recognized + state
The meaning is directly compositional: 'partially' (to some degree) + 'recognized' (acknowledged as official) + 'state' (a nation), so a B1 learner who knows these words can infer a country that is only recognized by some actors. This fits a common adjective+noun pattern found across languages, and the hyphenation does not block transparent comprehension.
Etymology
Partially-recognized state comes from the simple image of a state that is only partially-recognized: a country some governments 'recognize' while others do not. So it runs its own government and borders but does not have full rights or acceptance from all countries.
