Definition: The geographic area of the southwestern region of the United States. The states usually included in this region are Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
includes Ariz, Calif, Colo, Nev, N Mex, Tex, Utah; specify as needed but use SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES when text uses the term; DF: note short X ref CATALOG: use for 4 or more states
ExamplesArizona; California; Colorado; Nevada; New Mexico; Texas; Utah