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Definition of downstate

downstate

/ˈdaʊnˌsteɪt/
down · state
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• adjective

1

American Situated in, relating to, or characteristic of the southern part of a state, especially Illinois or New York.

Example

"Lawmakers from downstate districts expressed concern over the proposed highway budget."

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• adverb

1

American In or toward the southern part of a state.

Example

"After graduating from college in Chicago, she moved downstate to teach at a rural high school."

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• noun

1

American The southern region of a U.S. state, particularly the area of Illinois south of Chicago or the metropolitan area of southern New York.

Example

"Residents of downstate often have different economic priorities than those living in the northern metropolitan hub."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downstate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downstate
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