noun
national polity; state system
Refers to the fundamental political structure or governing framework of a nation. Often used in political or historical contexts.
新しい国家体制の下で、憲法が改正された。
Under the new national polity, the constitution was amended.
政治体制 focuses more on the political regime or system of government, while 国家体制 emphasizes the broader state structure and fundamental national framework.
Compound of 国家 (nation, state) and 体制 (system, structure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with discussions of national governance and constitutional order.