독립된 국가로서 인정받는 지위나 상태.
The status or condition of being a recognized independent nation.
예문:
"The movement for Palestinian statehood has gained significant international support over the decades."
"After years of conflict, the territory finally achieved full statehood and joined the United Nations."
연방 국가(특히 미국)의 구성 단위인 주가 되는 지위.
The status of being one of the constituent states of a federal union, particularly the United States.
예문:
"The debate over Puerto Rico's potential statehood continues to be a central issue in its local politics."
"Alaska and Hawaii were the last two territories to be granted statehood in 1959."