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.”
noun
1
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's home country, especially when talked about with pride or deep loyalty.
Common pairings
return to the motherland
defend the motherland
love of the motherland
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Word forms
- Plural
- motherlands
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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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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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