heartlander

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English

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Etymology

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From heartland +‎ -er.

Noun

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heartlander (plural heartlanders)

  1. A person who lives in the heartland.
    • 2006, Stephen V. Ash, Middle Tennessee Society Transformed, 1860-1870, page 4:
      About four of every ten heartlanders were Negro slaves.
  2. (Singapore) A citizen of Singapore who maintains the local culture and customs of the country.
  3. (Singapore) A resident of Singapore who lives or works in the heartlands, in a district or planning area that is outside of the central region of the country, places which are lesser known to tourists.

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