rustbelt

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Definition von rustbelt im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns

The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up.

urban areas in New England and Middle West characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)

Etymologie

(noun.) 1983. rust +‎ belt