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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : hahrt-land, -luh nd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrtˌlænd, -lənd



Definition of heartland

Origin :
  • 1904, first recorded in geo-political writings of English geographer H.J. MacKinder (1861-1947), from heart in figurative sense "center, core" + land (n.).
  • As in inland : adj interior
  • As in interior : noun center, core
Example sentences :
  • It was the only area of the heartland—except for the top level casinos—open to every citizen without restriction.
  • Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.

Synonyms for heartland

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