Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mason-dixon-line
noun
/ˈmeɪsən ˈdɪksən laɪn/
Definition
The Mason-Dixon Line is a boundary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland in the United States.
Examples
- The Mason-Dixon Line was historically viewed as the dividing line between free and slave states.
- During the Civil War, the Mason-Dixon Line held significant political importance.
- It continues to have cultural implications in discussions about the North and South in America.
Meaning
It originally served as a demarcation between the northern and southern states, particularly in the context of slavery.
Synonyms
- Boundary line
- Division
