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Appalachia

geographical name

Ap·​pa·​la·​chia ˌa-pə-ˈlā-chə How to pronounce Appalachia (audio)
-ˈla-chə
-ˈlā-shə
region of the eastern U.S. with no definite boundaries, but generally thought to comprise the Appalachian Mountains from south central New York to central Alabama

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“Appalachia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appalachia. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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