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in-state

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɪn.steɪt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Existing or occurring within a single state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

Examples

  • in-state travel

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or from the state where an institution is located, especially a public or state-funded college or university.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

Examples

  • an in-state student

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Of or from the state where an institution is located, especially a public or state-funded college or university.

Applicable to or available to individuals of or from the state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

Examples

  • in-state tuition

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From in + state.

Real reading context

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