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

The question of Palestinian statehood cannot be left for the end of a peace process, and the prospect of it must be credible to ensure Palestinians’ engagement with political renewal. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Some lawmakers say the state was promised a larger share at statehood and that the federal government has failed to uphold its end of the deal. — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Under the previous government of Prime Minister Robert Golob, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood in June 2024 and imposed an arms embargo on Israel in July 2025. — Efrat Lachter , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Saudi Arabia, a long-standing advocate of Palestinian statehood, declined to join. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 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.