"Kekistan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From kek (Internet interjection representing laughter) or Kek (an anglicization of kkw, the name of an Ancient Egyptian god of darkness sometimes depicted as a frog, used in reference to Pepe the Frog) combined with -stan (stereotypical Middle Eastern country suffix, used ironically). Etymology templates: {{m|en|kek|pos=Internet interjection representing laughter}} kek (Internet interjection representing laughter), {{m|egy|kkw}} kkw, {{affix|en|-stan|pos1=stereotypical Middle Eastern country suffix, used ironically}} -stan (stereotypical Middle Eastern country suffix, used ironically) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kekistan
  1. (Internet slang, 4chan, alt-right) A fictional country associated with Western alt-right values. Wikipedia link: Kek (mythology), Pepe the Frog Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Alt-right, Fictional locations Derived forms: Kekistani

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