Motherland: meaning, definitions and examples

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motherland

 

[ หˆmสŒรฐษ™lรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

patriotism

Motherland refers to the country of one's birth or the country that a person considers to be their homeland. It is often associated with feelings of patriotism, loyalty, and love towards one's native land.

Synonyms

fatherland, homeland, native land.

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Word Description / Examples
motherland

Used affectionately to refer to one's country of origin, often with emotional or patriotic undertones.

  • She longed to return to her motherland after years of living abroad.
  • The soldiers vowed to defend the motherland.
homeland

A neutral term referring to the country where someone was born or has deep roots. Commonly used in both official and casual contexts.

  • He was forced to leave his homeland due to the war.
  • She feels a strong connection to her homeland.
native land

Describes the country of one's birth or ancestry. Often used in literary or poetic contexts.

  • He spoke fondly of his native land.
  • The song evoked memories of her native land.
fatherland

Used similarly to 'motherland,' but may carry a more authoritative and traditional connotation. Often associated with historical or formal references.

  • The anthem celebrates our great fatherland.
  • He felt a duty to serve his fatherland.

Examples of usage

  • Many people feel a strong connection to their motherland and are proud of their cultural heritage.
  • She left her motherland in search of better opportunities, but her heart always remained tied to the land where she was born.

Translations

Translations of the word "motherland" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรกtria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅƒเคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heimatland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanah air

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ัŒะบั–ะฒั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ojczyzna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏๅ›ฝ (ใผใ“ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vatan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ตญ (joguk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุทู† (alwatan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlasลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ–ๅ›ฝ (zว”guรณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domovina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถรฐurland

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ (samshoblo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™tษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patria

Etymology

The term 'motherland' has been used since the 16th century to refer to one's native land or country of birth. It is often used in a poetic or emotional sense to evoke feelings of attachment and belonging. The concept of the motherland has been a central theme in literature, art, and politics, symbolizing a deep connection to one's roots and heritage.

See also: foremother, motherhood, motherly.