statehood
Translation
statehood
Examples
The territory is seeking statehood.
The territory is seeking statehood.
Grammar Patterns
((statehood)) the condition of being an independent state The territory is seeking statehood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sovereignty, independence
Etymology
From 'state' + '-hood', a suffix denoting a condition or quality. It means 'the condition of being a state'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'childhood' as the state of being a child; 'statehood' is the state of being a state.