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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
Florrie['flɔri]
Aldis['ɔ:ldis]
Lysandra-Ancient Greek
Athey['æθi]
Ruprecht-German (Archaic)
BenjyBEN-jeeEnglish
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