Word
statehood
Phoneticsstate·hood, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsteɪtˌhʊd/
UK/stˈeɪthʊd/
Uncountable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The territory is currently campaigning for full statehood.”
“After years of being a colony, the island finally achieved statehood and gained the right to vote in national elections.”
“The transition to statehood required the drafting of a new constitution and the formal recognition of its borders by neighboring sovereign powers.”
Examples
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'.
Real-World Examples
“Built in the 11th century, the building predates Moscow and is a symbol of Ukraine’s ancient statehood.” “All taken together, it has led to fears from Palestinians in the West Bank and supporters of Palestinian statehood that the "facts on the ground" will render it unviable.” Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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