noun B1 Intermediate

motherland

MUHTH-uh-land

Motherland (noun) means One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment. Example: “Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland.”

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One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.

"Millions of soldiers died defending their motherland."

"She returned to her motherland after thirty years abroad."

How to use motherland

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In plain EnglishA person's home country, especially when talked about with pride or deep loyalty.

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return to the motherland defend the motherland love of the motherland

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

motherlands plural

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Etymology

From mother + land, echoing the ancient pattern of personifying a homeland as a parent (compare fatherland).

Synonyms

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fatherland homeland

Related words

country nation homeland fatherland

Rhymes for motherland

overland neverland Cumberland Sunderland fatherland wonderland Sutherland Switzerland Northumberland

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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.

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