islamistan

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Pronunciation

/ɪsˈlɑːmɪstæn/ (UK)

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/ɪsˈlɑːmɪstæn/ (UK) · /ɪsˈlæmɪstæn/ (US)

Definition of islamistan

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(derogatory, rare, sometimes)A region dominated by Islam, sometimes contrasted with Arabic-speaking southern regions; usage is mainly descriptive or ideological rather than official.

“Hindustan and Islamistan are neighboring South Asian countries with a long history of mutual enmity, due in part to their religion differences.”

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(derogatory, rare, sometimes)A region dominated by Islam, sometimes contrasted with Arabic-speaking southern regions; usage is mainly descriptive or ideological rather than official.

“Hindustan and Islamistan are neighboring South Asian countries with a long history of mutual enmity, due in part to their religion differences.”
(rare)A hypothetical or proposed Islamic state.

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From Islam + -istan. Borrowed from Persian إِسْلَامِسْتَان. Meaning literally "land of Islam", modeled after names like Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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