"Book of Mormon Belt" meaning in All languages combined

See Book of Mormon Belt on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Book of Mormon Belt [canonical]
Etymology: From Book of Mormon, by analogy with Bible Belt. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Book of Mormon Belt}} the Book of Mormon Belt
  1. A region in the western United States, mostly centered around Utah, with a large proportion of Mormons. Categories (place): Places in the United States, Regions of the United States Synonyms: Mormon corridor
    Sense id: en-Book_of_Mormon_Belt-en-name-zcq3OE13 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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