English Explanatory Dictionary

Cinderella State

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A state (of Australia) that is financially or politically disadvantaged or neglected.

Pronunciation

EN-AU ck1 Cinderella State.ogg

Word forms

Cinderella State

Etymology

After the fairy-tale character of Cinderella, who is abused and neglected by her stepfamily.

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