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Sunbelt

geographical name

Sun·​belt ˈsən-ˌbelt How to pronounce Sunbelt (audio)
region of the southern and southwestern U.S. characterized by a mild winter climate and rapid population growth especially from 1970 to 1990

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“Sunbelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sunbelt. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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