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old south

 

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Noun old south has 1 sense
  1. Old South - the South before the Civil War
    --1 is a kind of
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Term: Old South

The term "Old South" refers to the historical era and culture of the southern United States before the American Civil War. It encompasses the period from the early 17th century until the mid-19th century. The Old South is known for its plantation-based agricultural economy, large-scale enslavement of African Americans, and deeply rooted traditionalism.

Senses:
  1. Noun:

    Referring to the historical region and culture of the southern United States before the American Civil War.

    • Sample Sentence: The Old South was marked by the dominance of agriculture and the social structure centered around plantation owners.
  2. Adjective:

    Describing anything characteristic or pertaining to the historical era and culture of the southern United States before the American Civil War.

    • Sample Sentence: She inherited an old Southern mansion that had been in her family for generations.
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