motherland

noun
UK: /ˈmʌðərlænd/
US: /ˈmʌðərlænd/

  1. The country where you were born.

    1. My motherland is far away from here now.
    2. He returned to his motherland to help rebuild after the war.

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

    1. She loves her motherland very much indeed.
    2. Many immigrants feel a strong connection to their motherland's traditions.

Synonyms

fatherland homeland native land

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motherland" in English means: The country where you were born., A person's native country or the country of their ancestors..

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

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

Example usage of "motherland": "My motherland is far away from here now.". More examples on the page.