zombie state

noun — 2 senses

zombie state

noun
1

Economics, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, Sciences Uncommon A country or nation that is entirely dependent on foreign aid or assistance in order to survive.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Synonym of zombie process.

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