delstat

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) a member state in a confederational nation, such as a German  or a Usonian

Usage notes
The term does not apply to sovereign states participating in alliances like EU or NATO.

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) a state (within a (federal) country)

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) a state (within a (federal) country)

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) A state in a federation.

Usage notes

 * The states of USA and Germany are called, while states of the European Union are called.