Etymology

Dalifornia

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Today it means: Nickname for Dali, a city in Yunnan, China. Full definition →

Mandarin 大理福尼亞 /大理福尼亚
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  1. Mandarin · calque of大理福尼亞 /大理福尼亚
  2. English todayDalifornia

Calque of Mandarin 大理福尼亞 /大理福尼亚 or a blend of Dali + California. So named because of its sunny climate, easygoing culture and burgeoning tech scene.

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