The geographic area of the southeastern region of the United States in general or when the specific state or states are not included. The states usually included in this region are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Synonyms: Southeast US, Southeast U.S., Southeastern United States
Instance information
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89 ,index specific states as needed but use SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES when text uses the term & when the region is the intent of the author; CATALOGER: Use for 4 or more states
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D015144