Phrase guide

green carder

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Mexican citizen who has a green card to work in the United States, especially one who lives in Mexico and commutes across the border.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

A United States citizen of Mexican descent who lives in Mexico and commutes across the border.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, broadly

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History

Etymology

From green card + -er.