noun
- plural of substate; political or administrative divisions within a larger state or country
Usage: political science; formal
Examples
- The federal government delegated certain powers to the substates.
- Each of the substates maintains its own local legislature.
- The constitution defines the relationship between the central authority and its substates.
- Economic policies vary significantly among the different substates.
- The substates coordinate their efforts on environmental protection.
- Representatives from all substates attended the national conference.