cinderella state

Questions

What does cinderella state mean?

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

Where does cinderella state come from?

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

How to pronounce cinderella state

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