statehood

[steyt-hood]

noun

1. the status or condition of being a state, especially a state of the U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of statehood¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; state + -hood

Example Sentences

Only if the “reform program is faithfully carried out,” will there be a path to “Palestinian self-determination and statehood.”

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This 20-point plan released by the White House speaks only of an eventual "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood.

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The PM also claimed that the UK's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood had aided the cause of peace.

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The leadership shares their frustration about the lack of any guaranteed route to Scottish statehood.

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In truth, the party is completely stuck on how to establish a viable route to Scottish statehood.

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