homeland

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊmlænd/
US: /ˈhoʊmlænd/

  1. The country where you were born or have citizenship.

    1. My homeland is a very beautiful place with mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. He returned to his homeland after many years working abroad to reconnect with his roots. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place that is very important to you, where you feel you belong.

    1. This town feels like my homeland, even though I wasn't born here. [ ] [ ]
    2. For many refugees, finding a new homeland involves creating a new life and community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fatherland motherland native land birthplace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homeland" in English means: The country where you were born or have citizenship., A place that is very important to you, where you feel you belong..

The phonetic transcription of "homeland" is /ˈhəʊmlænd/ in British English and /ˈhoʊmlænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homeland": fatherland, motherland, native land, birthplace.

Example usage of "homeland": "My homeland is a very beautiful place with mountains.". More examples on the page.