statewide
stayt-WYD
Statewide (adj) means affecting or covering an entire state (a political subdivision such as a US state). Example: “The governor announced a statewide curfew.”
adj
1
Affecting or covering an entire state (a political subdivision such as a US state).
"The governor announced a statewide curfew."
"Fewer Saxon and Bavarian cities attempted to implement mandatory stunning laws, but their state parliaments debated the possibility of creating statewide bans on kosher butchering."
— Robin Judd, Contested Rituals (2007)
"Along with the rise of modern states came the establishment of statewide official currencies with the aim of protecting the corresponding markets and increasing trade within state territories."
— Josep M. Colomer, Great Empires (2007)
adv
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Throughout an entire state.
"The state of Jalisco hired a single pharmacy company to provide all such medicines statewide."
— Marc J. Roberts, Michael R. Reich (2011)
"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
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Etymology
A compound of state and wide.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for statewide
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What does “statewide” mean?
The word “statewide” means affecting or covering an entire state (a political subdivision such as a US state). In plain terms, covering or applying to an entire state, not just one city or county.
How do you pronounce “statewide”?
“Statewide” is pronounced stayt-WYD (/steɪtˈwaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “statewide” in a sentence?
Here is “statewide” used in a sentence: “The governor announced a statewide curfew.”
What part of speech is “statewide”?
Depending on how it is used, “statewide” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Is “statewide” a common word?
“Statewide” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “statewide” have?
“Statewide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: affecting or covering an entire state (a political subdivision such as a US state).
What is the difference between statewide and nationwide?
Statewide describes something affecting or covering an entire state, a political subdivision such as a US state, while nationwide covers an entire country. A statewide policy applies only within one state's borders, whereas a nationwide policy applies across the whole nation.
What is the difference between statewide and local?
Statewide means throughout an entire state, covering all its regions and communities, while local refers to a much smaller area, such as a single city, county, or neighborhood. A statewide announcement reaches every part of the state, unlike a local one confined to a single community.
Can statewide be used as both an adjective and an adverb?
Yes, statewide functions as an adjective, as in a statewide election, and as an adverb, as in the policy applies statewide, both conveying the sense of covering or occurring throughout an entire state.
