ALL meanings of client state
cli·ent state
C c - countable noun client state A client state is a country which is controlled or influenced by another larger and more powerful state, or which depends on this state for support and protection. 3
- noun client state a country that is subordinate to a more powerful one 3
- noun client state a country that is dependent on a larger and more powerful country for its political, economic, or military welfare. 1