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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Existing or occurring within a single state. Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

   "in-state travel"

2. 2
   Of or from the state where an institution is located, especially a public or state-funded college or university. Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

   "an in-state student"

3. 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. Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

   "in-state tuition"

Antonyms

All antonyms

out-of-state

Example

More examples

"State universities usually offer lower tuition costs to in-state residents."

Etymology

From in + state.

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