midland
- 01 C1 Advanced
n.the middle part of a country that is far from the sea or the borders.
n.the interior part of a country or region, situated away from the coast or boundaries.
Simple“The travelers moved away from the coast and deep into the midland.”
In context“As the expedition pushed further into the midland, the humid coastal air gave way to the dry, arid heat of the continental interior.”
UsageOften used in the singular with 'the'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the central part of England, known for its history of industry.
n.the central region of England, traditionally encompassing the counties between the North and the South.
Simple“Many large factories were built in the midland during the industrial revolution.”
In context“The midland remains a vital hub for the UK's automotive industry, connecting the northern manufacturing centers with southern markets.”
Teacher's tipIn modern British English, the plural form 'the Midlands' is much more common than the singular 'midland' when referring to this region.
Synonymsthe midlands - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing something that comes from or belongs to the middle part of a country.
adj.pertaining to the interior or central part of a country or specific region.
Simple“The midland tribes had different customs than the people living by the sea.”
In context“The report highlighted the economic disparities between the prosperous coastal cities and the struggling midland agricultural communities.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
adj.relating to a specific way of speaking English in the central United States.
adj.relating to the Midland American English dialect, spoken in a broad belt across the central United States.
Simple“He has a typical midland accent that is common in parts of Ohio and Indiana.”
In context“Linguists often distinguish the North Midland dialect from the South Midland based on specific vowel shifts and lexical choices.”
“The extreme heat warning will be in force until 23:59 BST across Eastern England, London and the south-east, the Midlands, north-west England, south-west England and parts of Yorkshire and Humber.”