noun Uncommon

midland

MIHD-luhnd

Midland (noun) means the interior part of a country or region, away from its coasts or borders. Example: “The midland farms rely on rain rather than sea trade.”

noun

The interior part of a country or region, away from its coasts or borders.

"The midland farms rely on rain rather than sea trade."

"They drove inland toward the midland towns."

adj

Relating to or found in the interior of a country, rather than the coast.

"A midland accent can sound quite different from a coastal one."

name

The Midlands: the central region of England, between the north and the south.

"Birmingham is the biggest city in the Midlands."

How to use midland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe middle, inland part of a country, as opposed to its coast or its capital region.

UK vs US

In the UK, "the Midlands" is a specific, well-known region around Birmingham; in the US it more loosely describes a country's central interior.

Common pairings

the Midlands midland accent midland counties

Word forms

more Midland comparative, midlands plural, most Midland superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English mydlonde, simply "mid" + "land" — the land in the middle.

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “midland” mean?

The word “midland” means the interior part of a country or region, away from its coasts or borders. In plain terms, the middle, inland part of a country, as opposed to its coast or its capital region.

How do you pronounce “midland”?

“Midland” is pronounced MIHD-luhnd (/ˈmɪdlənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “midland” in a sentence?

Here is “midland” used in a sentence: “The midland farms rely on rain rather than sea trade.”

What part of speech is “midland”?

Depending on how it is used, “midland” can be a noun, an adjective and a name.

Where does the word “midland” come from?

The word “midland” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mydlonde, simply "mid" + "land" — the land in the middle.

Is “midland” a common word?

“Midland” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “midland” have?

“Midland” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the interior part of a country or region, away from its coasts or borders.