Sunbelt
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Sun·belt

geographical name \ˈsən-ˌbelt\

Definition of SUNBELT

region S & SW United States

Sunbelt

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Region, south and southwestern U.S. It is characterized by a warm climate, rapid population growth since 1970, and relatively conservative voting patterns. Comprising 15 states, it extends from Virginia and Florida in the southeast through Nevada in the southwest, and includes southern California.

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