Bible belt



Bible belt

An area noted for religious fundamentalism; specifically, parts of the American South and Midwest. For example, You wouldn't dare try to sell a sex manual in the Bible belt. This term alludes to the prevalence of evangelical revivals, strict morals, belief in the literal truth of the Bible, and similar traits. [c. 1920]
See also: belt, Bible

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nkemdilim-Western African, Igbo
AideenAY-deen Irish
Hooda-Arabic
Jayanta-Hinduism, Bengali, Indian, Assamese
Aelianus-Ancient Roman
Ashraqat-Arabic