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Midlands
Midlands (name) means the central region of England, roughly corresponding to the historic East and West Midlands. Example: “She grew up in the Midlands before moving to London.”
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The central region of England, roughly corresponding to the historic East and West Midlands.
"She grew up in the Midlands before moving to London."
"McCarthy will point to their bad luck but the statistics now show that Wolves have lost four league matches and have claimed one point from a possible 15 - so it may prove to be another difficult season for the Midlands side."
— Saj Chowdhury, Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle (2011)
How to use Midlands
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural, place-name form of "midland" — the central belt of England.
Common pairings
the East Midlands
the West Midlands
Midlands accent
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What does “Midlands” mean?
The word “Midlands” means the central region of England, roughly corresponding to the historic East and West Midlands. In plain terms, the plural, place-name form of "midland" — the central belt of England.
How do you use “Midlands” in a sentence?
Here is “Midlands” used in a sentence: “She grew up in the Midlands before moving to London.”
What part of speech is “Midlands”?
“Midlands” is a name.
Is “Midlands” a common word?
“Midlands” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What counties make up the Midlands?
The Midlands is the central region of England, roughly corresponding to the historic East and West Midlands, and includes areas around cities such as Birmingham, Nottingham, and Leicester. It sits between the North of England and the South, without a single fixed official boundary.
What is the difference between the East Midlands and the West Midlands?
The East and West Midlands are the two historic sub-regions that together make up the wider Midlands area of central England. The West Midlands is centred around Birmingham, while the East Midlands includes cities such as Nottingham and Leicester, though both fall under the general term Midlands.
Is the Midlands a formal administrative region?
The Midlands is best understood as a traditional geographic and cultural region rather than a single formal administrative unit, since England's official governance is divided into separate East Midlands and West Midlands regions. The term Midlands is used informally to describe this broader central area.
