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Cinderella State

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Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Cinderella State

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

Usage notes edit

  • Applied to various states of Australia at different times; see Wikipedia.
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