State (non-sovereign)

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One meaning of state is a subnational entity of some federations:

in Australia, see Australian States and Territories.
in Austria (Bundesland), see States of Austria.
in Brazil, see States of Brazil.
in Germany (Bundesland), see States of Germany.
in India, see States and territories of India.
in Mexico, see States of Mexico.
in the United States of America, see U.S. state.