statehood

noun

state·​hood ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 

: the condition of being a state

especially : the status of being one of the states of the U.S.

Examples of statehood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sliman Mansour, a pivotal figure in contemporary Arab art history, with an oeuvre synonymous with the struggle for Palestinian statehood, has died at 79. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Interestingly, New Mexico became the 47th state in January of 1912, just one month before Arizona gained statehood. — Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Already, Abdeen’s work in support of Palestinian statehood and Arab Americans’ civil rights was transforming in terrifying ways. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

But most of Israel’s political leaders — even critics of Netanyahu — support the growth of existing settlements and are opposed to Palestinian statehood. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statehood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• firewood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood

Kids Definition

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.