Search Dictionary
Definition of heartland

heartland

/ˈhɑːrt.lænd/
heart · land
Plural:heartlands
JUMP TO:

heartland Lexical Profile

heartland Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The central or most important geographical part of a country, territory, or region, especially one considered vital to its culture, economy, or national identity.

Example

"The candidate spent two weeks campaigning across the agricultural heartland of the Midwest."

2

A region or area where a particular belief, political party, activity, or industry has its strongest support and most firmly established presence.

Example

"The industrial valley has historically been the traditional heartland of the labor movement."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for heartland
Antonyms
View all antonyms for heartland

• Nearby Words

hearthstone
heartily
heartiness
heartland
heartless
heartlessly
heartlessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'heart' and 'land', the term was popularized by British geographer Sir Halford Mackinder in his 1904 geopolitical theory regarding the strategic central core of the Eurasian continent.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heartland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heartland
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.