motherland

/'mʌðəlænd/
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motherland

She proudly displays a small flag of her motherland.

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.
motherland

She proudly displays a small flag of her motherland.

Noun
  1. the country where you were born

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