DOWNSTATE

Etymology

Noun

downstate (plural downstates)

(US) The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.

Adjective

downstate (comparative more downstate, superlative most downstate)

(US) Of the southern section of a state.

Adverb

downstate (comparative more downstate, superlative most downstate)

(US) To the southern section of a state.

Source: Wiktionary



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