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
Baqi-Arabic
LancelotLAN-sə-laht (English)Arthurian Romance
Aliya (1)-Kazakh, Tatar, Arabic
Muhammet-Turkish
Arne (2)AHR-nəGerman
Davinadə-VEEN-əEnglish (British)