Relating to the central northern states of the United States, known for farmland, friendly people, and practical values.
Compound of 'mid' (middle) and 'western,' describing the geographical region west of the original thirteen colonies. The term emerged in the 19th century as regional identity strengthened.
Linguists call the Midwestern accent one of the most 'neutral' American accents, which is why it became the standard for national news broadcasters—ironically, this made the region synonymous with 'normal American.'
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