sunbelt

English

noun
Definitions
  • A geographical region loosely described as the southern and western states of the USA where the weather is typically sunny.
  • A political geographical region approximately the same as above, where the voting tendency of the population is right wing.

Etymology

Compound from English sun + English belt (sing forcefully).

Origin

English

belt

Gloss

sing forcefully

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