独立国
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Meanings
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independent state; independent nation
A sovereign country that governs itself, not under the control of another nation.
The region declared itself an independent state.
It joined the United Nations as an independent nation.
Usage patterns
- 〈国〉を独立国として認めるto recognize a country as an independent state
The international community recognized the country as an independent state.
- 独立国になるto become an independent nation
The region became an independent nation after a long struggle.