Statewide
(adjective)
- Affecting or extending throughout an entire state.
- Pertaining to the whole of a state or country.
Origin:
This word is formed by combining the word "state" and "wide" which means throughout the entire state.
Examples:
- The state government has implemented a statewide curfew to curb the spread of the virus.
- The statewide campaign is to increase awareness about the importance of voting.
- The state wide election has a high voter turnout.
- The state wide ban on plastic bags will take effect next month.
- The state wide lockdown has been lifted and businesses are allowed to reopen.