"rustbelt" meaning in English

See rustbelt in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: rustbelts [plural]
Etymology: From rust + belt. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rust|belt}} rust + belt Head templates: {{en-noun}} rustbelt (plural rustbelts)
  1. A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns. Synonyms: rust belt, rust-belt
    Sense id: en-rustbelt-en-noun-i-vfhXJh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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