fatherland
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fatherland, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One's native country, especially spoken of with strong patriotic feeling.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "father" plus "land", echoing similar compounds in German (Vaterland) and Dutch (vaderland).
Full origin of fatherland →Frequently asked questions
What does “fatherland” mean?
The word “fatherland” means one's native country, especially spoken of with strong patriotic feeling. In plain terms, a patriotic term for one's home country.
How do you use “fatherland” in a sentence?
Here is “fatherland” used in a sentence: “The soldiers were told they were fighting to defend the fatherland.”
What is another word for “fatherland”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fatherland” include homeland, motherland and sire-land.
What part of speech is “fatherland”?
“Fatherland” is a noun.
Where does the word “fatherland” come from?
The word “fatherland” comes from German. From "father" plus "land", echoing similar compounds in German (Vaterland) and Dutch (vaderland).
Is “fatherland” a common word?
“Fatherland” is an uncommon word in modern English.