Fatherland

usgb/ˈfɑːðərlænd/
noun

The country that a person considers as the place where they belong because they were born there or that's where their family is from.

He fought bravely to defend his fatherland.
Visual representation of "fatherland" - The country that a person considers as the place where they belong because they were born there or that's where their family is from

Often appears as...

  • defend the fatherland
  • serve the fatherland

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Patriotic Emotion

‘Fatherland’ often evokes strong patriotic feelings linked to pride and defense of one's country.

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Songs about the fatherland stirred emotions in the crowd.
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Cultural Specificity

Some cultures rarely use 'fatherland' and prefer 'motherland' or 'homeland' instead.

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In our culture, we say 'motherland' more often than 'fatherland'.
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Conflict Usage

'Fatherland' is commonly used in contexts involving military defense or war.

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Soldiers are honored for their sacrifice for the fatherland.
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