upstate
adjective/ˈʌpsteɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,213 most common English word
Meaning
located in or relating to the northern or inland part of a state, away from the main city.
Example sentence
She moved to upstate New York to enjoy the quieter countryside lifestyle.
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