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heartland

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Noun — The central region of a country or area, especially one seen as culturally or politically central.

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How to use heartland

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agricultural heartland industrial heartland the political heartland

Etymology

From "heart" (in the figurative sense of "core" or "center") + "land."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heartland” mean?

The word “heartland” means the central region of a country or area, especially one seen as culturally or politically central. In plain terms, the core or central part of a region, especially one viewed as representative of its traditional character.

How do you pronounce “heartland”?

“Heartland” is pronounced HAHT-luhnd (/ˈhɑɹtlənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “heartland” in a sentence?

Here is “heartland” used in a sentence: “The factory closures hit small towns across the industrial heartland hard.”

What part of speech is “heartland”?

“Heartland” is a noun.

Is “heartland” a common word?

“Heartland” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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