"Southern California" meaning in All languages combined

See Southern California on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Southern California
  1. The southern portion of the state of California, which can include Santa Barbara and is generally separated from Norcal by the Tehachapi mountain range. Categories (place): Places in California, USA Derived forms: Southern Californian

Alternative forms

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