Downstate

adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois. US

    "The final election returns from downstate may not be available until late Wednesday morning."

  2. 2
    A period during sleep when somebody is not primed and not ready to learn.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the southern section of a state. US
Adverb
  1. 1
    To the southern section of a state. US

Example

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"The final election returns from downstate may not be available until late Wednesday morning."

Etymology

From down + state.

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