Definition

1. Noun:
   • The country where one was born or to which one feels a strong sense of belonging and origin: "motherland" refers to one's native country, often evoking deep emotional, cultural, or patriotic attachment. It is synonymous with homeland or fatherland.

Usage

• The word "motherland" is used to express a profound, often sentimental connection to one's country of birth or ancestral origin. It is common in patriotic discourse, literature, and speeches.
• It typically functions as a singular, countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • He felt a deep longing to return to his motherland after years abroad.
  • Soldiers fought bravely to defend their motherland.
  • She wrote poems expressing her love for her motherland.

Advanced Usage

• "The call of the motherland": a strong, compelling feeling of duty or desire to return to or serve one's native country.
  • Despite his success overseas, he always felt the call of the motherland.
• "Motherland pride": a sense of pride associated with one's native country.
  • The festival was filled with motherland pride and cultural displays.

Variants and Related Words

• Homeland (n): one's native country; often used interchangeably with "motherland," though it can be more neutral.
• Fatherland (n): a term, similar to "motherland," used to denote one's native country, often with patriotic or nationalistic connotations. (Note: Usage can vary by cultural and linguistic context.)
• Native land (n): the country of one's birth.

Synonyms

• Homeland
• Native country
• Fatherland
• Country of origin

Related Phrases

• "For the motherland!": a patriotic exclamation or battle cry.
  • The troops charged forward, shouting "For the motherland!"
• "Love for the motherland": a common phrase denoting patriotism.
  • Her actions were driven by her profound love for the motherland.

Related Idioms

• "Motherland is calling": an expression, often used in propaganda or motivational contexts, to inspire duty and sacrifice for one's country.
  • The poster with the slogan "Motherland is calling" inspired many to enlist.

Noun

1. the country where you were born