"Londonistan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From London + -i- + -stan. Etymology templates: {{af|en|London|-i-|-stan}} London + -i- + -stan Head templates: {{en-prop}} Londonistan
  1. (informal, derogatory) London, perceived as having been culturally conquered by Muslims. Wikipedia link: Londonistan Tags: derogatory, informal

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