statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd How to pronounce statewide (audio)
: affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state

statewide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the state

Examples of statewide in a Sentence

Adjective a statewide survey of voters
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Adjective
Solari Crisis & Human Services offers a free, statewide crisis line 24/7/365. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025 The state has long leaned blue in statewide races. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Jolly may be better positioned to win statewide. Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025 Among those statewide who have already cast ballots, Sherrill had a 21-point lead over her Republican competitor in the poll, leading 56% to Ciattarelli's 35%. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for statewide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statewide was in 1848

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“Statewide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statewide. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective
state·​wide
ˈstāt-ˈwīd
: including all parts of a state
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