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

The legitimacy of both states thus rests, in Sidoti’s view, on that resolution, which Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood violates.

From Salon

Prof Sands has led the genocide case against Myanmar, and the case for Palestinian statehood at the International Court of Justice in the Hague.

From BBC

The three-phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir saw top leaders from the BJP and Congress make several promises, including the restoration of full statehood.

From BBC

Netanyahu said in February that statehood would be “huge reward” for Hamas.

From BBC

Tucked away in a corner of Montecito Heights are eight pristinely preserved Victorian-era structures, each with their own story to tell about the Southern Californians who lived in them during our first century of statehood.

From Los Angeles Times