Statewide
'steɪtwaɪd
Definitions
Concerning or encompassing the whole area of a state.
'steɪtwaɪd
Affecting or extending throughout an entire state.
The statewide election results were announced late last night.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big pizza that everyone in your state gets to eat! A statewide event is like that pizza, meaning it includes everyone in the state, like a statewide contest or a school event.
👶 For kids: When something happens in the whole state, it's called statewide.
More Examples
A statewide curfew was implemented during the hurricane.
The organization is coordinating its efforts on a statewide basis.
How It's Used
"The governor announced a statewide initiative to improve education."
"The company plans to launch a statewide advertising campaign."
From 'state' + 'wide'. Reflects the geographic scope, indicating something that encompasses the entirety of a state.
The term 'statewide' began to appear in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the growth of state governments and their expanding roles in public life.
Memory tip
Think of a map covering the entire 'state'; it is 'wide' in its coverage.