anastate

/əˈnæsteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive or strip of state or sovereignty

“The invading force anastated the neighboring country, leaving it without a government.”

2. noun

the act or process of depriving or stripping of state or sovereignty

“The anastate of the country was a turning point in its history, marking the end of an era.”

Synonyms

  • depose
  • dethrone

Antonyms

  • enthroned
  • sovereign