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

Using Kurdish political aspirations as a battering ram against Tehran – without any genuine commitment to Kurdish statehood or autonomy – would, in my opinion, constitute a betrayal. —John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026

But of the 12 countries in the world that still recognize Taiwan’s statehood, seven are in Latin America, reflecting a jostling for influence between the world's two largest economies. —ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

Knoxville was settled in 1786 and served as a territorial capital before Tennessee gained statehood and joined the union. —Caroline Eubanks, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026

In September, Andorra formally announced its recognition of Palestinian statehood alongside a host of other European nations during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. —Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 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.