in state
The phrase "in state" can refer to both a ceremonial tradition and a context within higher education.
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Definition
C1Ceremony
(formal)Refers to the tradition of placing a deceased person's body in a public location for viewing and tribute.
Example
- The president's body was lying in state at the Capitol for three days.
B2Education
(technical, academic)Describes the lower tuition rate charged to students who are residents of the state where the public college or university is located.
Example
- She qualified for in-state tuition, making her education much more affordable.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in state":
in a statebound statein houseabsolute statein placegreen statein conditionin townin situin storein servicehome instate secret