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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OTHER WORDS FROM Middle America

Middle American, adjective, noun

Words nearby Middle America

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How to use Middle America in a sentence

For years, venture capitalists like Ross Baird, whose Village Capital is backed by AOL cofounder Steve Case, have toured the country showcasing talent across Middle America.
How to Find Tomorrow’s Silicon Valleys|Sean Culligan|May 26, 2021|Ozy
We need more capital in Austin and other innovative cities throughout Middle America where we’re solving real problems for the everyday American.
6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem|Mary Ann Azevedo|April 9, 2021|TechCrunch
Check the forecasts and head to Middle America’s Tornado Alley, which spans South Dakota south to Texas, preferably in May or June.
Your New Adventure Travel Bucket List|The Editors|December 21, 2020|Outside Online
So, I figured the best way to make sure we represent Middle America and families like mine is to get into the business.
Full Transcript: Tomi Lahren on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 31, 2020|Ozy

According to Pew, 14 of the 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa have blasphemy laws.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In the 90s, it kept gay men out of leadership roles in the Boy Scouts of America.
Freaking Out About Age Gaps in Gay Relationships Is Homophobic|Samantha Allen|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The simple, awful truth is that free speech has never been particularly popular in America.
How the PC Police Threaten Free Speech|Nick Gillespie|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It would became one of the first great mysteries in the United States of America, as it was only then 23 years old.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Asian-Americans are a group of persuadable swing voters, growing faster than any other group in America today.
Asian-Americans Are The New Florida|Tim Mak|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
She looked so sweet when she said it, standing and smiling there in the middle of the floor, the door-way making a frame for her.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
As there are still many varieties of the plant grown in America, so there doubtless was when cultivated by the Indians.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Most of my observations are in keeping with Skutch's detailed report of the species in Central America.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula|Erwin E. Klaas
The Seven-score and four on the six middle Bells, the treble leading, and the tenor lying behind every change, makes good Musick.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing|Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.