Midwest US
ˌmɪdˈwɛst
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Definition of Midwest - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographyUScultural and geographic area in the USUS
  • People in the Midwest are often considered friendly and hardworking.
  • The Midwest hosts many state fairs each summer.
  • She traveled across the Midwest to visit family.
heartland
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Expressions with Midwest

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avoiding direct confrontation or criticism
Her Midwest nice way avoided any arguments.
region in the north-central United States
The Upper Midwest is known for its cold winters.

Origin of Midwest

English, mid (middle) + west (west)

Terms with Midwest included in their meaning

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midwest town
city in Indiana, United States
midwest waterway
river flowing into the Mississippi River
midwest place
town in Wisconsin named after Allen Cooper
language
Chiwere dialect spoken by a Midwest Native American tribal group
midwest region
township in Benson County, North Dakota
midwest place
city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
midwest settlement
village in Woodford County, Illinois
midwest locality
city in Iowa

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  1. French:Midwest, ...
  2. German:Mittlerer Westen, ...
  3. Italian:Midwest, ...
  4. Spanish:Medio Oeste, ...
  5. Portuguese:Meio-Oeste, ...
  6. Chinese:中西部, ...
  7. Japanese:中西部, ...
  8. Arabic:الغَرْب الأَوْسَط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִידְוֶסְט, ...
  10. Russian:Средний Запад, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Середній Захід, ...
  12. Hindi:मिडवेस्ट, ...
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