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51st state

Countries that currently, or in recent history have depended upon the United States. Often used in an arrogant manner by some Americans who think that somehow showing support towards a nation should somehow give them a stake in that nation. Also often used by people noting that the culture of a country seems, or that a country shows a lot of support towards the US, or because of their cultural similarity to the US.
First usage: The United Kingdom due to the assistance from Americans in World War II, is sometimes a considered a 51st state.
Second usage: The United Kingdom is considered a 51st state due to their government's support of America in the Iraq war.
51st state by DavidJB May 11, 2006
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51st state

a non U.S. Country that is considered too supportive of the U.S. by it's residents
Canadian: "Canada is turning in the 51st state. I wish we were not so close to the U.S."

American: "Whatever."

51st state

51st State

A term used, often by imperialists and MAGA Mind Virus patients, to refer to the independent and sovereign country of Canada.
51st State by AlabamaSword March 14, 2025

the 51st state 

What some people call Canada. Actually, Canada is another country; the twin country of the United States of America, north of it. We don't live in igloos, either.
I'm going to Canada, the 51st state (or so it is called)

the 51st State 

Canadia. You know,the happy burned-out neighbor to the north.
the 51st State by my name November 26, 2003
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