noun Uncommon

heartland

HAHT-luhnd

Heartland (noun) means the central region of a country or area, especially one seen as culturally or politically central. Example: “The factory closures hit small towns across the industrial heartland hard.”

noun

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

"The factory closures hit small towns across the industrial heartland hard."

"He grew up in America's farming heartland."

How to use heartland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe core or central part of a region, especially one viewed as representative of its traditional character.

Common pairings

agricultural heartland industrial heartland the political heartland

Word forms

heartlands plural

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Etymology

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

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.