name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A collective term describing the numerous US states who typically vote for Republican candidates in US elections. US, derogatory, humorous, slang

Etymology

From Jesus + -land, implying that Republican states are historically and traditionally religious.

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