Downstate (adverb)

Used to refer to the southern regions of a specific state, typically in relation to the northern regions of that same state.

Origin:

The word "downstate" is derived from the combination of the words "down" and "state", referring to a location that is further south in a specific state.

Examples:

1. He"s from downstate, so he"s not used to the cold winters up here.
2. I'm going to be visiting my family downstate next month.
3. The cost of living is generally higher in the cities upstate than it is downstate.
4. The governor's office is located downstate in the state capital.
5. Downstate Illinois is known for its agriculture, particularly its soybeans and corn.