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
The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property. Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops lobbied for the funds during Legislative Session along with a broader statewide reimbursement program for Catholic school security expenses, but the latter was not included in the final budget agreement. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
Adverb
Farm bankruptcies are up statewide. Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. Nikoel Hytrek, CBS News, 24 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

statewide

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