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Finnish
Etymology
Suomi + -stan, with the suffix -stan referring to Muslim countries due to the large number of immigrants from these countries going to European countries such as Finland.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Suomistan
- (chiefly derogatory) Synonym of Suomi (“Finland”)
Usage notes
This term generally has two uses:
- When used by Finns: to show dissatisfaction with the large number of immigrants from Middle Eastern countries, many of whom are illegal
- When used by immigrants: used to mock of the Finns as a way of saying that they are being colonized by immigrants
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