Where does “Trumpistan” come from?
Trumpistan (German) comes from English Trumpistan, from English Trump, from Middle English trumpe, from Old French trompe, from Frankish trumpa — trump, trumpet; trumpet.
Trumpistan (German): Trumpistan
Definitions
- Trumpistan
Ancestry of “Trumpistan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Trumpistan | The parts of the United States of America where Donald Trump finds high support; Trump's geographical support base |
| 2 | English | Trump | The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others |
| 3 | Middle English | trumpe | A trumpet, horn, or similar musical instrument;... |
| 4 | Old French | trompe | trump, trumpet; horn, trump, trumpet |
| 5 | Frankish | trumpa | trump, trumpet; trumpet |