hollandistan

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Meaning · English

The Netherlands, viewed as an Islamic country because of immigration from Islamic countries.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

According to the Central Council of Muslims in Germany, at least 80% of the 1.3 million newcomers in Germany in 2015 and 2016 are Islamic. Germany is becoming Germanistan. Holland is becoming Hollandistan. Europe is becoming Eurabia.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hollandistan” mean?

The Netherlands, viewed as an Islamic country because of immigration from Islamic countries.

Is “hollandistan” formal or informal?

hollandistan is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.