statehood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of statehood
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Some Uyghurs—in recent years numbering around 12 million in Xinjiang—have sought independence, following efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to establish statehood before the Communist Party took control of the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
As Rhode Island clinched statehood and grew, the principle of shoreline access remained core to its identity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Like most countries, neither recognises Taiwan's claim to statehood but both maintain close unofficial relations with the island.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
In a statement announcing his decision to resign as speaker on Sunday, Ndiaye said it came after "deep reflection" on "the sense of statehood".
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Neither North Carolina nor the US government recognized its bid for statehood, but they lacked the resources to force Franklin back into North Carolina’s control.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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