interstate
/ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ noun B2- A freeway that is part of the Interstate Highway System.
Plural interstates
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The inception of the American Interstate Highway System in 1956 precipitated an unprecedented spatial reorganization of the entire nation.
Beyond the mundane routine of suburban commuting, the interstates also fostered a truly golden era of the quintessential American road trip.
Nevertheless, the sheer magnitude of the interstate system remains a breathtaking testament to mid-century engineering prowess and ambitious national vision.
Ultimately, the historical story of the interstates is a deeply complex narrative of remarkable connectivity juxtaposed with a profound communal disruption.
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