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statehood

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsteɪtˌhʊd// UK //stˈeɪthʊd// state·hood

n. the condition of being an independent country or an official part of a larger nation like the United States. It means having your own government and legal rights as a state.

n. the status of being a recognized independent nation or a constituent political unit of a federal union. Refers to the legal and political standing that confers sovereignty or specific constitutional rights.


SIMPLE

The territory is currently campaigning for full statehood.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of being a colony, the island finally achieved statehood and gained the right to vote in national elections.

COMPLEX

The transition to statehood required the drafting of a new constitution and the formal recognition of its borders by neighboring sovereign powers.

Usage

Typically used in political or legal contexts; often follows verbs like 'achieve', 'grant', or 'seek'.

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