stateless

[ steyt-lis ]

adjective

1. lacking nationality.
2. Finance. of, relating to, or consisting of any currency deposited in banks outside the country of original issue.

stateless

/ ˈsteɪtlɪs /

adjective

1. without nationality

   stateless persons

2. without a state or states
3. without ceremonial dignity

Derived Forms

• ˈstatelessness, noun

Other Words From

• stateless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stateless¹

First recorded in 1600–10; state + -less

Example Sentences

He argues Biden’s approach to the current conflict was shaped by an outdated conception of the balance of state forces in the region and neglects the experience of stateless Palestinians.

From BBC

“I don’t know how many more years we will have to live as stateless prisoners of the British government without freedom,” one message said.

From BBC

Sweden has several orders, including the Royal Order of Seraphim awarded to heads of state and foreign royals, and the Royal Order of the Polar Star that is given to foreign citizens and stateless persons.

From Seattle Times

One World Service journalist in Africa, who spoke anonymously for fear of aggravating leaders in his home country, says his biggest fear is becoming stateless if his government refuses to renew his passport.

From BBC

The government stripped her citizenship on national security grounds in 2019, leaving her stateless.

From BBC