is an instance of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region.

has as a part: slave state.

has as a member: AL, Ala., Alabama, Camellia State, Heart of Dixie | AR, Ark., Arkansas, Land of Opportunity | Everglade State, FL, Fla., Florida, Sunshine State | Empire State of the South, GA, Ga., Georgia, Peach State | LA, La., Louisiana, Pelican State | Magnolia State, Miss., Mississippi, MS | Missouri, MO, Mo., Show Me State | N.C., NC, North Carolina, Old North State, Tar Heel State | Palmetto State, S.C., SC, South Carolina | Tenn., Tennessee, TN, Volunteer State | Lone-Star State, Tex., Texas, TX | Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA, Va., Virginia ... show more.

is an attribute of: south | southern.