What is another word for puppet state?
Pronunciation: [pˈʌpɪt stˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
A "puppet state" is a term used to describe a country or nation that is controlled by an external power, often referred to as a puppet master. There are several other synonyms and terms used to describe this political status. One such term is "client state," which implies a level of dependency that one state has on another. Another term often used is "vassal state," which also suggests dependence, but with the added complexity of a historical or treaty-based allegiance. Finally, "satellite state" implies a country that is within the political and economic orbit of another, dominant country. All these terms carry a similar connotation of subservience to a foreign power.
