"Great White North" meaning in English

See Great White North in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Great White North [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Great White North}} the Great White North
  1. (chiefly Canada, Michigan, informal) Canada Tags: Canada, informal Categories (place): Canada

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