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Downstate

adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the southern section of a state. US
Adverb
  1. 1
    To the southern section of a state. US
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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From down + state.

Etymology 2

From down + state.

Etymology 3

From down + state.

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