der Gliedstaat
Translation
member state, constituent state, federal state
Examples
Deutschland besteht aus 16 Gliedstaaten.
Germany consists of 16 member states.
Jeder Gliedstaat hat eine eigene Regierung.
Each member state has its own government.
Grammar Patterns
a member state of ((sth.gen)) Gliedstaat eines Bundesstaates The constitution of the member state is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bundesland (federal state)
Etymology
From Glied (limb, member) + Staat (state). Literally a 'member state' or 'limb-state' of a larger entity.
Memory Tips
Think of the states as 'limbs' (Glieder) of the federal body (Staat).