fatherland

noun
UK: /ˈfɑːðəˌlænd/
US: /ˈfɑːðərˌlænd/

  1. A person's native country or the country of their ancestors

    1. He returned to the fatherland after many years.
    2. Many immigrants long for their fatherland, even after settling in a new country.

  2. A country regarded with strong patriotic feelings

    1. He was ready to fight for his fatherland.
    2. The soldiers pledged allegiance to defend their fatherland against all enemies.

Synonyms

homeland motherland native land country of origin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fatherland" in English means: A person's native country or the country of their ancestors, A country regarded with strong patriotic feelings.

The phonetic transcription of "fatherland" is /ˈfɑːðəˌlænd/ in British English and /ˈfɑːðərˌlænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fatherland": homeland, motherland, native land, country of origin.

Example usage of "fatherland": "He returned to the fatherland after many years.". More examples on the page.