downstate
adjective/ˌdaʊnˈsteɪt/
/ˌdaʊnˈsteɪt/
[only before noun] (US English)- in a part of a state that is far from its main cities, especially a southern part
- downstate Illinois
- Experienced teachers in many downstate communities can earn $100 000 or more.
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