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English
Etymology
contiguous + United States
Proper noun
contiguous United States
- (US, geography) The contiguous continental states area of the United States of America, comprising 48 states in number, and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
- Synonyms: lower 48, contiguous 48, conterminous United States, continental United States, continental US, CONUS
Translations
United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii and other overseas territories