adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a system or protocol, such that it does not keep a persistent state between transactions. not-comparable

   "A stateless server treats each request independently."

2. 2
   Without state or pomp. dated, not-comparable
3. 3
   Without a state or nationality; not subject to any state. not-comparable

   "UN Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons"

4. 4
   Neither believing in nor supporting the idea of nations. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   without nationality or citizenship wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

citizenshiplesscitizenshiplesscountrylesscountrylessexiledhomeless

Antonyms

All antonyms

stateful

Example

More examples

"He was born in Algeria stateless."

Etymology

From state + -less.

Related phrases

stateless capitalismstateless person

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