Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-state
noun
/hoʊm steɪt/
Definition
A state that is considered someone’s permanent residence.
Examples
- After moving for college, she often missed her home-state.
- He returned to his home-state to vote in the upcoming election.
- The festival celebrated traditions unique to their home-state.
Meaning
The home-state is where a person has their primary and legal residence, and it often has significant implications for legal and political matters.
Synonyms
- native state
- residential state
- primary state
