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homeland
HOHM-land
Homeland (noun) means the country a person considers home, often their country of birth or ancestry. Example: “After years abroad, he longed to see his homeland again.”
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The country a person considers home, often their country of birth or ancestry.
"After years abroad, he longed to see his homeland again."
"They fought bravely to defend their homeland."
"After years abroad, she finally returned to her homeland."
"Many refugees hope to one day return to their homeland."
"She felt a deep connection to her family's homeland even though she'd never visited."
How to use homeland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country someone considers their own, whether by birth, ancestry, or ethnic identity.
Common pairings
return to the homeland
homeland security
ancestral homeland
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Word forms
- Plural
- homelands
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Etymology
From home + land.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for homeland
Leland
Iceland
Ireland
Zeeland
Copeland
Moreland
Breeland
wasteland
Cleveland
Dixieland
Westmoreland
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Frequently asked questions
What does “homeland” mean?
The word “homeland” means the country a person considers home, often their country of birth or ancestry. In plain terms, the country someone considers their own, whether by birth, ancestry, or ethnic identity.
How do you pronounce “homeland”?
“Homeland” is pronounced HOHM-land (/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “homeland” in a sentence?
Here is “homeland” used in a sentence: “Many refugees hope to one day return to their homeland.”
What part of speech is “homeland”?
“Homeland” is a noun.
Is “homeland” a common word?
“Homeland” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "homeland" and "hometown"?
A "homeland" is the whole country a person considers home, often by birth or ancestry, while a "hometown" is the specific town or city where someone was born or grew up. Homeland refers to a nation; hometown to a single locality within it.
What is the difference between "homeland" and "motherland" or "fatherland"?
All three refer to a person's country of origin, but "homeland" is the neutral, everyday term. "Motherland" and "fatherland" carry stronger emotional or patriotic weight and are often tied to particular national traditions.
When should you use "homeland" instead of "country"?
Use "homeland" when you want to stress a personal or emotional bond to the nation of one's birth or ancestry rather than just name a state. "Country" is a neutral geographic or political term, whereas "homeland" implies belonging and identity.
Is "homeland" written as one word or two?
"Homeland" is a single closed compound word and is not written as "home land." It combines "home" and "land" to mean the country someone regards as home.
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