statewide
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsteɪtˌwaɪd/
KK: /ˈsteɪtˌwaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Happening or affecting all areas within a state.
Example
The governor announced a statewide initiative to improve education.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new statewide initiative for recycling?
Yeah, I read that it aims to reduce waste across the whole state.
I think it's great that they're making it statewide — everyone should get involved.
Absolutely! It’ll make a big difference if everyone participates.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
universal
comprehensive
overall
Antonyms
local
partial
limited
adverb
Definition
Involving or affecting the entire area of a state.
Example
The new law will be implemented statewide next year.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new policy being implemented statewide?
Yeah, I read about it! It seems like a big change.
I wonder how it will affect us statewide in the long run.
Root Explanation
Statewide → It is formed from "state" (from Old French *estat*, meaning condition or status) and "wide" (meaning extending over a large area). The word "statewide" refers to something that extends across the entire state.
Memory Tip
Think of something that covers a large area, like a state, and remember that "statewide" means it extends across the whole state.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.