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mini-independent country

noun

Etymology

Calque of Japanese ミニ独立国 (minidokuritsukoku).

  1. derived from ミニ独立国

Definitions

  1. In Japan, a town or village that declares itself an independent country for means of…

    In Japan, a town or village that declares itself an independent country for means of regional development, such as economic growth from tourism.

    • The Kirikiri-koku – the first "mini-independent country".
    • A mini-independent country called the "Republic of Tsuchinoko" was created and people from inside and outside the prefecture were invited to move there.

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