# Uyghuristan

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌwiɡəɹɪˈstɑːn/

## Definitions
1. A geographic region of Central Asia, inhabited by Uyghurs.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Uyghur ئۇيغۇرىستان (uyghuristan), from ئۇيغۇر (uyghur) + ـىستان (-istan); by surface analysis, Uyghur + -i- + -stan.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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