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micronation

Any entity which has the appearance of being a sovereign state but isn't.

Micronations are usually created and maintained by one person or family. Many exist solely on the internet, or in the imagination of their creators. Some have a more corporeal existence, occupying a defined - albeit often tiny - geographical areas, and producing arefacts such as stamps, coins, banknotes, passports, medals and flags.

Micronations are generally viewed as eccentric and vaguely amusing by most external observers.

Micronations should not to be confused with microstates, which are small legitimate sovereign states such as the Vatican, Monaco, Andorra or San Marino.

Nor should they be confused with legitimate self-determination or secessionist groups, who are typically have many hundreds or thousands of active supporters.
Sealand, an abandoned World War 2 gun platform off the coast of Essex, is the world's best known micronation.
micronation by frankenheim March 24, 2009

Micronation

A small, usually unrecognised state or country. Micronation's are formed using the declarative theory of sovereignty, and that means it is only relevant within said Micronation's boarders.
"I am the founder of my own Micronation, no-one has recognised us, yet..."
Micronation by Bman111 February 18, 2017

Micronation

While this once was a term indicating a small sovereign nations, it now refers to any group of people, or even an individual, self-proclaiming statehood under the auspices of a simulation or roleplaying game, as a hobby, or even simply for purposes of internet socializing, most commonly by children under the age of consent.

Do not confuse a micronation with a sessessionist state or Pocket State, the latter are serious political movements and groups.
That's not a real country! That's just St. Charlie or Atlantium, you know...micronations!
Micronation by Wantoon October 2, 2011

Micronational War 

A Micronational War Is when a Micronation Declares war on a other Micronation, Micronational War is not deadly, It's like a nerf war, But with airsoft at times (Usually airsoft) Actual rifles may be owned by a micronational owner but they wont use it, Cus It's not very legal to shoot someone, INFACT IT IS VERY ILLEGAL to shoot someone, Don't do that.
OI IMA DECLARE Micronational War ON YA!

micronation

A small nation, usually based on the Internet.
I joined the micronation Amokolia on the internet.
micronation by Jess H. November 18, 2007

Microlationship

A committed, monogamous, deeply personal and romantically passionate relationship that lasts a relatively short amount of time. A microlationship is voluntarily terminated when either partner finds that they are less excited about seeing the other person than they were the previous day. In other words, every day of a microlationship is more intense than the day before. Otherwise, a microlationship is indistinguishable from a "normal" relationship, except for the abbreviated duration.

Microlationships are premeditated by at least one, and ideally both, partners. Microlationships are entered according to the belief that the initial phase of a new relationship, when the two are beginning to "fall in love", is among the most unique and rewarding of human experiences, and that happiness can be maximized by maximizing the frequency of these encounters.

The ultimate value of microlationships is to engage in a large number of such encounters (though not concurrently) as a means of both in-the-moment satisfaction, as well as a way to gauge first hand the specific attributes of a significant other that you find most important in an eventual long-term relationship.

Note: Starting a microlationship with a partner who is not aware of your intent is probably a horrible thing to do to a person. Although microlationships are not an attempt to avoid responsibility and commitment, most people are probably going to look at them in this way.
1) "My microlationship ended today when I realized that Kim and I peaked, relationship-wise. Time to decompress, then start a new one."

2) "After about my 8th microlationship, I think I finally understand myself well enough to be involved in a long-term relationship that isn't full of ridiculous bullshit, disappointment, and naive expectations."

3) "I've never felt more connected with someone, and I thought things were going great, but then he just ended it one morning, which is when I learned what a 'microlationship' was. What a piece of shit he is. Just another guy who is afraid of commitment."

4) "Ever seen that movie Sweet November? Just like that, but without the cancer."