Meaning of the word "United States" in English

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United States

US /ðə juˌnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/
UK /ðə juˌnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/
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Noun

1.

a country in North America, officially the United States of America, consisting of 50 states and a federal district.

Example:
She moved to the United States for college.
The United States is a diverse country.
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