államokban

Államokban is a Hungarian locative form meaning “in the states.” It is formed from the noun állam (state) with the plural suffix -ok and the in-location suffix -ban, yielding államokban. The term is used to indicate location within a federation of states and can refer to any country that consists of several states.

In practice, államokban is often used in contexts where the United States is the understood reference, but the more explicit form az Amerikai Egyesült Államokban is preferred when clarity is required. The shorter államokban can appear in headlines, summaries, or sentences where the nation has already been established in the discussion. Beyond the United States, the word can describe other federations of states, though it is less common outside American contexts.

Examples include phrases such as “az államokban élő lakosok jogai,” meaning “the rights of residents living in the states,” or “az államokban hatályos törvények,” meaning “laws in force in the states.” In discussions about the United States, one might note that “az Amerikai Egyesült Államokban államonként változnak a szabályok,” indicating that rules can vary by state.

Linguistically, államokban highlights the subnational level within a federal system, contrasting with országban (in the country) or szövetségi szinten (at the federal level). It is a regular, neutral term suitable for encyclopedic or explanatory writing about political geography and governance. See also: Egyesült Államok, állam, ország, federalizmus.