statehood
noun
state·hood
ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 
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Serbia refuses to recognize that independence and considers Kosovo the cradle of its statehood and Christian Orthodox religion.
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Graham Dunbar and Llazar Semini, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
Even though a majority in the General Assembly supports Palestinian statehood, the resolution was the first time the body had voted on the issue of full membership, reflecting solidarity with Palestinians that appears to have deepened in some nations as a result of the war in Gaza.
—Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Ireland, Spain and Norway on Wednesday declared their intention to recognize Palestinian statehood, effective next Tuesday.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Today's top stories The leaders of Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced their countries would officially recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
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Graham Dunbar and Llazar Semini, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
Even though a majority in the General Assembly supports Palestinian statehood, the resolution was the first time the body had voted on the issue of full membership, reflecting solidarity with Palestinians that appears to have deepened in some nations as a result of the war in Gaza.
—Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Ireland, Spain and Norway on Wednesday declared their intention to recognize Palestinian statehood, effective next Tuesday.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Today's top stories The leaders of Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced their countries would officially recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
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statehood
noun
state·hood
ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d
: the condition of being a state
especially
: the condition or status of one of the states of the U.S.
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