Out-of-state
(adjective)
From or located outside of a particular state or region.
Origin:
The phrase 'out-of-state' is a combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning outside or not within, and the noun 'state', referring to a political subdivision of a country.
Examples:
- She moved to the state for college and is now considered an out-of-state resident.
- Out-of-state visitors are often amazed by the natural beauty of the area.
- The out-of-state company was bidding on a contract to build the new bridge.
- The university offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents compared to out-of-state students.
- He attended an out-of-state conference to learn about new developments in his field.