downstate

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.

Etymology

Compound from English down (from a higher position to a lower one, hill) + English state (phase of matter).

Origin

English

state

Gloss

phase of matter

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