adj
statewide
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adj
1
Affecting or covering an entire state (a political subdivision such as a US state).
"The governor announced a statewide curfew."
adv
1
Throughout an entire state.
"The new law applies statewide starting next month."
How to Use Statewide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovering or applying to an entire state, not just one city or county.
Common pairings
statewide ban
statewide election
Word Forms
statewides plural
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Etymology
A compound of state and wide.