Meaning & use
status quo
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social, political, or organizational arrangements.
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Reformers argued that the status quo no longer served most citizens.
The new manager was reluctant to challenge the status quo during her first month.
A note on using this word
Status quo is a Latin phrase used as a noun in English and is always written in two words without italics in most modern style guides.
Words with a similar meaning
current stateexisting order
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