continental United States
Proper noun
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Proper noun
- (US, geography) The largest portion of the United States which is not separated by any ocean or non-U.S. land; the United States exclusive of Alaska, Hawaii, and other overseas territories.
- (US, geography) The portion of the United States which is located on the North American continent; the United States exclusive of Hawaii and other overseas territories.
- lower 48
- contiguous 48
- contiguous United States
- continental US
- CONUS
- French: États-Unis continentaux
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