motherland
0 antonyms and opposites of motherland, grouped by meaning.
Noun — One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.
How to use motherland
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From mother + land, echoing the ancient pattern of personifying a homeland as a parent (compare fatherland).
Full origin of motherland →Frequently asked questions
What does “motherland” mean?
The word “motherland” means one's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment. In plain terms, a person's home country, especially when talked about with pride or deep loyalty.
How do you pronounce “motherland”?
“Motherland” is pronounced MUHTH-uh-land (/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “motherland” in a sentence?
Here is “motherland” used in a sentence: “Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland.”
What is another word for “motherland”?
Words with a similar meaning to “motherland” include fatherland and homeland.
What part of speech is “motherland”?
“Motherland” is a noun.