noun
homeworld
Homeworld (noun) means the planet or world where a person, species, or civilisation originated. Example: “The aliens in the film were searching for a way back to their homeworld.”
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The planet or world where a person, species, or civilisation originated.
"The aliens in the film were searching for a way back to their homeworld."
How to use homeworld
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA home planet — mainly a science-fiction term for where a species or character comes from.
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Word forms
- Plural
- homeworlds
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The aliens in the film were searching for a way back to their _____.
Etymology
From home + world, a term mostly used in science fiction.
Frequently asked questions
What does “homeworld” mean?
The word “homeworld” means the planet or world where a person, species, or civilisation originated. In plain terms, a home planet — mainly a science-fiction term for where a species or character comes from.
How do you use “homeworld” in a sentence?
Here is “homeworld” used in a sentence: “The aliens in the film were searching for a way back to their homeworld.”
What part of speech is “homeworld”?
“Homeworld” is a noun.
What is the meaning of homeworld?
"homeworld" (noun) means the planet or world where a person, species, or civilisation originated.
