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stat·er 1
(stā′tər)n.
A resident of a particular state or type of state. Often used in combination: Lone Star staters; farm staters.
sta·ter 2
(stā′tər)n.
Any of various gold, silver, or electrum coins of ancient Greece.
[Middle English, from Late Latin statēr, from Greek, from histanai, sta-, to set on a scale, weigh; see system.]
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stater
(ˈsteɪtə)n
(Historical Terms) any of various usually silver coins of ancient Greece
[C14: via Late Latin from Greek statēr a standard of weight, from histanai to stand]
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sta•ter
(ˈsteɪ tər)n.
any of various gold or silver or electrum coins of the ancient Greek states or cities.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin statēr < Greek statḗr, akin to histánai to place in the balance, weigh]
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| Noun | 1. | stater - any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money |
| 2. | stater - a resident of a particular state or group of states; "Keystone stater"; "farm staters" |
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