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stateside

/ˈsteɪt.saɪd/
state · side
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stateside Lexical Profile

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1

American In, into, or toward the United States (or the contiguous 48 states).

Example

"The documentary premiered at a European film festival in the spring before finally arriving stateside in October."

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• adjective

1

American Located in, relating to, or characteristic of the United States (or specifically the contiguous 48 states when contrasted with overseas territories, Hawaii, or Alaska).

Example

"After three years working at the regional branch in Tokyo, she was promoted to a senior role at the stateside headquarters."

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• Nearby Words

stately
statement
stateroom
stateside
statesman
statesmanlike
statesmanship

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s during World War II by U.S. military personnel stationed abroad or in Hawaii and Alaska (prior to their statehood), combining 'States' (referring to the contiguous United States) and '-side'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stateside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stateside
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