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Londonistan
 n.— «Such a nightmare neighbour forced him to abandon his surveillance of Abu Walid’s home in Wembley, which he nicknames “Londonistan,” and flee the capital.» —“London granny blew my cover, says French spy” by Henry Samuel Daily Telegraph (London, England) Apr. 27, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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