Countries that are largeley dependant on the United Stated for one reason or another such as trade, aid money or military support
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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.
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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)
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Canadia. You know,the happy burned-out neighbor to the north.
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The state which joined the union after Hawaii and Alaska - see Britain
Alrighty, children, what is the 51st state of the US?
Kid 1: France?
Kid 2: No - that belongs to Germany - the 51st state is Britain!
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Britain is considered the 51st state of the US.
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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."
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