"Mexifornia" meaning in All languages combined

See Mexifornia on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Mexico + California Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Mexico|California}} Blend of Mexico + California Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mexifornia
  1. (US, sometimes derogatory) California, viewed as increasingly Mexican in population and culture, especially due to illegal immigration. Wikipedia link: Mexifornia Tags: US, derogatory, sometimes Categories (place): State nicknames of the United States
    Sense id: en-Mexifornia-en-name-yxhcjPa2 Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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