1. relating to or located in the southern part of a state, especially away from major northern cities
Usage: primarily used in reference to New York, Illinois, and similar states

1. toward or in the southern part of a state
Usage: primarily used in reference to New York, Illinois, and similar states

1. the southern part of a state, especially the area away from major northern cities
Usage: primarily used in reference to New York, Illinois, and similar states

Examples

• She moved from Chicago to a downstate Illinois town.
• The downstate regions have different political views than the city.
• He drove downstate to visit his relatives.
• The university has campuses both upstate and downstate.
• Downstate New York includes areas like Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
• The governor made campaign stops throughout the downstate.
• Many downstate communities rely on agriculture.