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fosterland — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fatherland noun One's native country, especially spoken of with strong patriotic feeling.
  • homeland noun The country a person considers home, often their country of birth or ancestry.
  • land noun The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
  • motherland noun One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.

Senses

fosterland is used for these senses in English:

  • fatherland The country of one's ancestors.
  • homeland The country that one regards as home.
  • land A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.
  • motherland Country of origin.

Related Swedish words