"flyover country" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} flyover country (uncountable)
  1. (US, sometimes derogatory) The parts of the United States between the East and West Coasts. Tags: US, derogatory, sometimes, uncountable Coordinate_terms: flyover state
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