Meaning ofheartlandin English

Noun

1. a region's interior; politically significant
   The heartland of the country is often associated with traditional values.
2. US central states; conservative values
   The central states in the US are considered the heartland of conservative politics.
3. area associated with a particular activity or characteristic
   The city's heartland is filled with street performers and artists.
4. interior of a country; contrasted with coasts
   The heartland of the continent is a vast and sparsely populated region.