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Definition of wheatbelt
wheatbelt
/ˈwiːt.bɛlt/
wheat · belt
Plural:wheatbelts
wheatbelt Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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1
A geographical region characterized by fertile soil and a climate well suited to the extensive cultivation of wheat.
Example
"Seasonal rainfall across the eastern wheatbelt helped local farmers achieve a record grain harvest this year."
2
Australian Specifically (often capitalized), a major agricultural region in southwestern Western Australia encircling the Perth metropolitan area, known for grain farming and sheep grazing.
Example
"Many small country towns across the Western Australian Wheatbelt rely heavily on winter rains to sustain their crops."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wheatbelt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wheatbelt