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Rustbeltnoun
urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)
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rustbeltnoun
A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns.
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rustbelt
The Rustbelt is a term referring to an area of the United States, specifically in the northern region, that was once a thriving industrial and manufacturing zone. This includes parts of the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Midwest, notably states like Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and parts of New York. The term "rustbelt" was coined due to the significant decline and deindustrialization in the latter half of the 20th century, leading to abandoned factories and infrastructure, unemployment, and population decline. The 'rust' in 'rustbelt' metaphorically refers to the decay of these one-time industrial powerhouses.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rustbelt in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rustbelt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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