nation: The Arab nations agreed to meet in Baghdad.
kingdom: The kingdom's power declined.
2
region: …a remote mountainous region.
province: …the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province.
district: …the home of the governor of the district. VERB 9
say: Did he say where he was going?
report: He seems to be all right now,' reported a relieved Taylor.
declare: He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
express: He expressed grave concern at American attitudes.
Sta te De|part|ment ◆◇◇ N‑PROPER In the United States, the State Department is the government department that is concerned with foreign affairs. □ Officials at the State Department say the issue is urgent. □ …a senior State Department official.
state|hood /ste I thʊd/ N‑UNCOUNT Statehood is the condition of being an independent state or nation.
state|house /ste I thaʊs/ (statehouses ) N‑COUNT In the United States, a statehouse is where the governor of a state has his or her offices, and where the state legislature meets.
state|less /ste I tləs/ ADJ A person who is stateless is not a citizen of any country and therefore has no nationality. □ If I went back I'd be a stateless person.
state|let /ste I tlət/ (statelets ) N‑COUNT A statelet is a small independent state, especially one that until recently was part of a larger country. [JOURNALISM ]
state|ly /ste I tli/ ADJ Something or someone that is stately is impressive and graceful or dignified. □ Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
sta te|ly ho me (stately homes ) N‑COUNT A stately home is a very large old house, especially one that people can pay to visit. [mainly BRIT ]
state|ment ◆◆◇ /ste I tmənt/ (statements )
1 N‑COUNT A statement is something that you say or write which gives information in a formal or definite way. □ 'Things are moving ahead.'– I found that statement vague and unclear.
2 N‑COUNT A statement is an official or formal announcement that is issued on a particular occasion. □ The statement by the military denied any involvement in last night's attack.
3 N‑COUNT You can refer to the official account of events which a suspect or a witness gives to the police as a statement . □ The 350-page report was based on statements from witnesses to the events.
4 N‑COUNT If you describe an action or thing as a statement , you mean that it clearly expresses a particular opinion or idea that you have. □ The following recipe is a statement of another kind–food is fun!
5 N‑COUNT A printed document showing how much money has been paid into and taken out of a bank or building society account is called a statement . COLLOCATIONS statement NOUN
1
adjective + statement : clear, simple; bold, sweeping; opening
statement + be + adjective : false, true
2
noun + statement : government, policy, press
adjective + statement : formal, official, political, public; brief, joint
verb + statement : make, issue, publish, release; read; withdraw
sta te of af|fai rs N‑SING If you refer to a particular state of affairs , you mean the general situation and circumstances connected with someone or something. □ This state of affairs cannot continue for too long, if parliament is to recover.
sta te of mind (states of mind ) N‑COUNT [usu sing] Your state of mind is your mood or mental state at a particular time. □ I want you to get into a whole new state of mind.
sta te of siege N‑SING A state of siege is a situation in which a government or other authority puts restrictions on the movement of people into or out of a country, town, or building. □ Under the state of siege, the police could arrest suspects without charges or warrants.
sta te-of-the-a rt ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you describe something as state-of-the-art , you mean that it is the best available because it has been made using the most modern techniques and technology. □ …the production of state-of-the-art military equipment.
state|room /ste I truːm/ (staterooms )
1 N‑COUNT On a passenger ship, a stateroom is a private room, especially one that is large and comfortable. [OLD-FASHIONED ]
2 N‑COUNT In a palace or other impressive building, a stateroom is a large room for use on formal occasions. [mainly BRIT ]
sta te school (state schools ) N‑COUNT A state school is a school that is controlled and funded by the government or a local authority, and which children can attend without having to pay. [BRIT ] in AM, use public school
state|side /ste I tsa I d/ also Stateside ADJ Stateside means in, from, or to the United States. [JOURNALISM , INFORMAL ] □ The band are currently planning a series of Stateside gigs. ● ADV [ADV after v] Stateside is also an adverb. □ His debut album was hugely successful Stateside.
states|man /ste I tsmən/ (statesmen )
1 N‑COUNT A statesman is an important and experienced politician, especially one who is widely known and respected. □ Hamilton is a great statesman and political thinker.
2 → see also elder statesman
states|man|like /ste I tsmənla I k/ ADJ If you describe someone, especially a political leader, as statesmanlike , you approve of them because they give the impression of being very able and experienced. [APPROVAL ] □ He was widely respected as a wise and statesmanlike governor.