Meaning of Californicate | Babel Free
Definitions
To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.
US, derogatory, transitive
Examples
“Squeezing ... cars off ... is unlikely to do ... any good[.] In Utah we see⟳ no bumper stickers reading DON’T CALIFORNICATE UTAH. Utah is busy Californicating itself.”
“Don't Californicate Nevada. Give⟳ wilderness a chance.”
“Many longtime residents strongly oppose⟳ the extremism of the newcomers, sporting bumper stickers that say⟳, “Don't Californicate Colorado.””
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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