red state
red state · red states
A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, tending to vote…A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, tending to vote Republican in general, or having a typically conservative mindset.
» America isn't just a collection of clashing interests of Red States or Blue States.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, tending to vote Republican in general, or having a typically conservative mindset.
Examples
1 sentencesAmerica isn't just a collection of clashing interests of Red States or Blue States.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From the color red representing the Republican Party of the United States, and being a staFrom the color red representing the Republican Party of the United States, and being a state (“subnational division, province”) that votes Republican.
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Forms
plural: red states| Singular | red state |
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