heart·land

heart·land
/ˈhɑɚtˌlænd/ noun, pl -lands [count]
1 a : a central area of land

We drove into Scotland's heartland.

1 b : the central area of the U.S. which is known for traditional values

a politician who is popular in the American heartland

2 : an area that is the center of an industry or activity

the heartland of high technology


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