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Middle America

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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 America

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 America

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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