state-wide

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Definitions of state-wide word

adjective state-wide extending throughout all parts of a state in the U.S.: a statewide search. 1
adverb state-wide throughout a state: It was applauded statewide. 1
adjective state-wide across an entire state 1

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; state + -wide

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.