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statewide

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsteɪtˌwaɪd// statewide

adj. happening or existing in every part of a state. You use this to describe something that affects a whole region rather than just one city.

adj. extending throughout or affecting an entire state, particularly within a federal system like the United States. Often used to describe laws, elections, or weather patterns.


SIMPLE

The governor announced a statewide holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

The new environmental regulations will apply statewide starting next month to ensure consistent water quality.

COMPLEX

The candidate's statewide popularity allowed them to secure a victory despite losing several key urban districts during the general election.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before the noun it modifies, though it can also function as an adverb.

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