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Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic

3.2
A region in the eastern United States that includes states like New York and New Jersey
  • proper noun
  • /ˌmɪd əˈtlæntɪk/
  • US
translation icon : Medio Atlántico
  • She moved from California to the Mid-Atlantic for her new job.

Examples

  • The climate in the Mid-Atlantic region can vary significantly from north to south.

  • Many major cities are located in the Mid-Atlantic area.

  • Many universities in the Mid-Atlantic attract students from across the country.

  • The Mid-Atlantic region is known for its diverse culture.

  • Many universities in the Mid-Atlantic attract students from across the country.

  • She moved from California to the Mid-Atlantic for her new job.

  • The climate in the Mid-Atlantic region can vary significantly from north to south.

Synonyms

Mid-Atlantic states
vsMid-Atlantic
  • US
2 3.4

A group of states in the eastern United States that includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland

is broader in some uses, sometimes including additional nearby states

Surface Forms

Mid-Atlantic main

Morphology

Mid-Atlantic = mid + Atlantic (transparent) = mid + Atlantic

The meaning is directly built from 'mid' (middle) + 'Atlantic' (relating to the Atlantic), so the phrase clearly denotes the central Atlantic-related region.

Etymology

Mid-Atlantic comes from mid- meaning 'middle' and Atlantic meaning 'the Atlantic Ocean', so it names the states on the middle part of the U.S. east coast near that ocean.