Middle America


Middle America

noun

Definition of MIDDLE AMERICA

1
: the region of the western hemisphere including Mexico, Central America, often the West Indies, and sometimes Colombia and Venezuela
2
: the midwestern section of the United States
3
: the middle-class segment of the United States population; especially : the traditional or conservative element of the middle class
middle–American adjective
Middle American noun

Examples of MIDDLE AMERICA

  1. a politician who understands the needs of Middle America

First Known Use of MIDDLE AMERICA

1841

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