"lower 48" meaning in All languages combined

See lower 48 on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the lower 48 [canonical]
Etymology: From lower + 48 Etymology templates: {{com|en|lower|48}} lower + 48 Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the lower 48
  1. (US, geography) The contiguous continental states area of the United States, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Wikipedia link: lower 48 Tags: US Categories (topical): Geography Categories (place): Places, Regions of the United States Synonyms: contiguous 48, contiguous United States, continental United States, continental US, CONUS
    Sense id: en-lower_48-en-name-WUZLgk6E Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, natural-sciences

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