native land

noun
UK: /ˈneɪ.tɪv ˌlænd/
US: /ˈneɪ.tɪv ˌlænd/

  1. The country where a person was born and raised.

    1. My native land is small, but I love it.
    2. He returned to his native land after many years abroad to reconnect with his roots.

  2. The country that a person feels connected to, often through ancestry or culture.

    1. This is my native land, I feel happy here.
    2. Though she lives abroad, she still considers Ireland her native land.

Synonyms

motherland birthplace fatherland country of origin homeland

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "native land" in English means: The country where a person was born and raised., The country that a person feels connected to, often through ancestry or culture..

The phonetic transcription of "native land" is /ˈneɪ.tɪv ˌlænd/ in British English and /ˈneɪ.tɪv ˌlænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "native land": "My native land is small, but I love it.". More examples on the page.