| n. | 1. | One who states. |
| 1. | (Gr. Antiq.) The principal gold coin of ancient Greece. It varied much in value, the stater best known at Athens being worth about £1 2s., or about $5.35 (in 1890 value). The Attic silver |
| Noun | 1. | stater - any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece |
| 2. | stater - a resident of a particular state or group of states; "Keystone stater"; "farm staters" |