English Explanatory Dictionary

Californication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The adoption of practices and beliefs associated with California, in particular Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
  2. The large-scale development of land; urban sprawl.

Pronunciation

/ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Californication.wav

Word forms

Californication Californiation Californification

Etymology

From Californ(ia) + -ication. First use appears c. 1947. Especially popularized by the use as title for a song (1999) and a TV series (2007–2014). Some folk interpretations often rebracket it as Cali + fornication for humorous or derogatory effect.

Synonyms

Californianization Californification

Related words

Californianization Californicate Mexifornication Los Angelization
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