noun
midland
MIHD-luhnd
noun
1
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
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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.