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Midwest

Pronunciation: /mɪdˈwɛst/
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Definition of Midwest
  • the region of northern states of the US from Ohio west to the Rocky Mountains. Formerly called Far West.

Derivatives

Midwestern

adjective

Midwesterner

noun

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Definition of Midwest in the US English dictionary

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