General
the ie
What does the ie mean?
Shorthand for the Inland Empire, the inland region of Riverside and San Bernardino counties east of Los Angeles.
"He commutes from the IE every morning."
Origin
Initialism for the Inland Empire, a term dating to 1950s economic promotion of the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'the IE'?
It's shorthand for the Inland Empire, the inland Southern California region of Riverside and San Bernardino counties east of Los Angeles.
What counts as the Inland Empire?
Broadly the Riverside and San Bernardino county area east of LA, including cities like Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ontario.
Where does the name Inland Empire come from?
It dates to 1950s promotion of the region's economy, and 'IE' is the everyday abbreviation locals use.
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