This is the 112th most frequent Russian word.
государства
"States" or "countries."
In this case, 'государства' indicates a specific country or state in the genitive singular case, implying possession or association.
История государства насчитывает несколько веков.
The history of the state spans several centuries.
Here, 'государства' is in the genitive singular, describing possession (laws of the state).
Ваши права будут защищены законами государства.
Your rights will be protected by the state's laws.
The word 'государства' is used here to refer to countries or nations in the plural form.