continental United States

English

(US, geography) The portion of the United States which is located on the North American continent; the United States exclusive of Hawaii and other overseas territories.
Synonym: continental US
(US, geography, colloquial) The largest portion of the United States which is not separated by any ocean or non-U.S. land; the United States exclusive of Alaska, Hawaii, and other overseas territories.
Synonyms: conterminous United States, contiguous United States, contiguous 48, lower 48

While both senses are used in some contexts, the first sense is the more popular interpretation of the phrase.

United States excluding Hawaii and other overseas territories

United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii and other overseas territories — see contiguous United States

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