Meaning of Gringolandia | Babel Free

Definitions

The United States of America.

derogatory, slang, sometimes

Equivalents

Examples

“The three gringos had all hucked themselves off Cerro Potosi, an imposing peak on the road to Gringolandia. Their idea was to try to fly as far north as possible. North after all, was the way out — the way out of Mexico and back to Gringolandia.”

“The film renders meaningless nativist claims of insider status in contrast to the supposed alien status of Mexicans, dissolving these claims in the nightmarish reality of having no more Mexican and Latin American labor on the highways, in the kitchens, in the factories, in the vineyards, or anywhere else in the infrastructure of Gringolandia.”

“Aura showed Anna the list of countries the program had partnered with and pointed out to USA and said, "I am going to apply and study here at the University of Gringolandia!"”

“'Why were those men singing to me last night?' Sam asked the manager, who spoke English because of his time working in 'gringolandia'.”

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