Out-of-state

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or originating in another state Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

    "out-of-state plates"

  2. 2
    Available to individuals from another state; available to individuals not from the current or relevant state Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, US, also, not-comparable

    "Out-of-state tuition is generally two to three times higher than in-state tuition for each of the years, regardless of institution type."

Example

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"Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition."

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