midland
- adjective
- /ˈmɪd.lənd/
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del interior
- She grew up in a quiet midland village far from the coast.
Examples
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The midland region is known for its rolling hills.
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The midland towns are famous for their traditional markets.
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Many people in the midland counties work in agriculture.
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Many farms are located in the midland areas of the country.
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The midland region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich agriculture.
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She lives in a midland town that is surrounded by scenic countryside.
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Many festivals are held in the midland area during the summer months.
Synonyms
Relating to the Midlands region and the people who live there
In the land away from the coast
From the inland part of a country away from the coast and main cities
Compounds
- Archaic
A form of Middle English from the East Midlands that later forms the basis of Modern English
How Central
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The adjective midland also comes from mid- ('middle') and land ('country'), so it describes something or someone from the middle part of a region rather than from the coast or edge.