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heartland

heart·land

heartland

 
 
pronunciation:
hart laend
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: a central land area, esp. one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region.
The Midwest is sometimes called the heartland of the United States because of its agricultural output.
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