"Californication" meaning in All languages combined

See Californication on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ [UK], /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ [US]
Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: Blend of California + fornication, from 1960s. Popularized by the use as title for a song (1999) and a TV series (2007–2014). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|California|fornication}} Blend of California + fornication Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Californication (uncountable)
  1. (US, derogatory, urban studies) Large-scale development of land; urban sprawl. Tags: US, derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Urban studies
    Sense id: en-Californication-en-noun-Ta753QpJ Categories (other): American English, English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 65 35
  2. The adoption of practices and beliefs associated with California, in particular Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Californication-en-noun-ikr04I9y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Californianization, Californicate, Los Angelization

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