Middle America
noun
average middle-class Americans as a group, as distinguished from the rich or poor or the politically extreme.
the Midwest.
continental North America S of the U.S., comprising Mexico, Central America, and usually the West Indies. 1,060,118 sq. mi. (2,745,705 sq. km).
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British Dictionary definitions for middle american (1 of 2)
Middle American
adjective
of or relating to the territories between the US and South America or their inhabitants
of or relating to the US middle class, esp those groups that are politically conservative
noun
a native or inhabitant of Middle America
a member of the US middle class
British Dictionary definitions for middle american (2 of 2)
Middle America
noun
the territories between the US and South America: Mexico, Central America, Panama, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles
the US middle class, esp those groups that are politically conservative
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Cultural definitions for middle american
Middle America
The interior regions of the United States, as distinguished from the East Coast and West Coast.
notes for Middle America
Middle America is associated with conservative, traditional values in politics, religion, and culture.
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