statehouse

[ steyt-hous ]

/ ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs /

noun, plural state·hous·es [steyt-hou-ziz] /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊ zɪz/.

the building in which the legislature of a state sits; the capitol of a state.

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Words nearby statehouse

statecraft, stated, stated case, statehood, statehooder, statehouse, stateless, statelet, stately, stately home, statement

Origin of statehouse

First recorded in 1585–95; state + house

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British Dictionary definitions for state house (1 of 2)

state house

noun

NZ a house built by the government for renting

British Dictionary definitions for state house (2 of 2)

Statehouse

/ (ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs) /

noun

(in the US) the building which houses a state legislature; State capitol

a building in which public affairs or state ceremonies are conducted

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