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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 )