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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- heartlands
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The factory closures hit small towns across the industrial _____ hard.
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.
