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Bible Belt
Bible Beltn. Those sections of the United States, especially in the South and Midwest, where Protestant fundamentalism is widely practiced.
Bible belt′er n.Bible Belt n the Bible Belt those states of the S US where Protestant fundamentalism is dominant Bi′ble Belt`
n. an area chiefly in the S and midwestern U.S. noted for religious fundamentalism. [1925–30, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Bible Belt - southern and midwestern United States where Protestant fundamentalism is dominant |
TranslationsBible belt
the Bible BeltA region in the United States noted for widespread belief in Christian fundamentalism, typically the Midwest and South. You can expect most politicians to attempt to court voters in the Bible Belt, but, as usual, they are careful about what they say there.See also: belt, BibleBible beltAn 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 |