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heartland
noun heart·land \ˈhärt-ˌland\
: a central area of land
: the central area of the U.S. which is known for traditional values
: an area that is the center of an industry or activity
Full Definition of HEARTLAND
: a central area: as a : a central land area (as northern Eurasia) having strategic advantages b : the central geographical region of the United States in which mainstream or traditional values predominate c : a region where something (as an industry or activity) most strongly thrives <the heartland of high technology>
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First Known Use of HEARTLAND
1904
Rhymes with HEARTLAND
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