Homeland
noun
The country or place where a person was born, grew up, or feels they belong most.
Even though she lived in the United States for many years, she always missed her homeland in Mexico.
Often appears as...
- return to homeland
- defend the homeland
noun
A region or territory governed by a particular group, especially in reference to states, provinces, or regions within a nation.
The Kurdish people have long sought an independent homeland in the Middle East.
Often appears as...
- create a homeland
- establish a homeland
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Political
noun
In the US, the Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for protecting the country against terrorism and ensuring national security.
The Homeland has issued a terror alert due to potential threats.
Often appears as...
- homeland security
- homeland alert
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Technical
noun
The country or place where a person was born, grew up, or feels they belong most.
Even though she lived in the United States for many years, she always missed her homeland in Mexico.
Often appears as...
- return to homeland
- defend the homeland
noun
A region or territory governed by a particular group, especially in reference to states, provinces, or regions within a nation.
The Kurdish people have long sought an independent homeland in the Middle East.
Often appears as...
- create a homeland
- establish a homeland
Usage tips
Political
noun
In the US, the Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for protecting the country against terrorism and ensuring national security.
The Homeland has issued a terror alert due to potential threats.
Often appears as...
- homeland security
- homeland alert
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home.
Whenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Birthplace
'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born.
She calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Longing
Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin.
He often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home.
Whenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Birthplace
'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born.
She calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Longing
Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin.
He often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home.
Whenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Birthplace
'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born.
She calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Longing
Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin.
He often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.
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See the Sparks That Set...
homeland where we will be spread out and how old are you 18. do your parents agree with you no not at all my mother is a union teacher and my father is a blue collar worker no they don't agree with me at all how do they feel about your being here my mom and my father most heavily discouraged i think all of our parents
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How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
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Thomas Barnett:...
It makes me very popular as well. Everybody's got an opinion. Going back to the beginning of our country -- historically, defenses meant protection of the homeland. Security has meant everything else. Written into our constitution, two different forces, two different functions.
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Jewel of Namibia PIPE Nat...
conservancies we went to the far north the homeland of the Himba people traditional pastoralists who don't have much in the way of material possessions they're still semi-nomadic but the trend is toward small permanent settlements with humble dwellings and yet the people
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Speared Crocodile Rescue...
the other crocodiles so I would imagine that he's suffering a lot you know these poor old crocodiles no one really has much love for a crocodile but they're incredibly important part of this ecosystem and keeping it all homeland and diverse and healthy
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Amy Toensing: The...
So, my first night on a homeland went something like this. It's always a crazy road to get there. You're gonna get stuck, you're gonna get bogged down. Really deep sand, so it was a really long day, and we got there really late at night and
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Fact-checking the Bible...
there's never been a census that ridiculous all right like because the why in the world would you have a census that required people to go back to their ancestral homeland when the whole point of a census is to find out where you are
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Kelli Swazey: Life that...
at least once in their lives. But what if that intimacy began long before you faced your own transition from life into death? What would life be like if the dead literally lived alongside you? In my husband's homeland
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Gabby Rivera: The story...
And she also sees the joy that they experience when their new homeland accepts them openly and offers them tremendous care. She gets to see great pain met with even greater compassion,
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Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
their indigenous homelands and around the world while they participate in modern global life they continue to follow agricultural and ceremonial practices of their ancestors
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See the Sparks That Set...
homeland where we will be spread out and how old are you 18. do your parents agree with you no not at all my mother is a union teacher and my father is a blue collar worker no they don't agree with me at all how do they feel about your being here my mom and my father most heavily discouraged i think all of our parents
Video examples
How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
Video examples
Thomas Barnett:...
It makes me very popular as well. Everybody's got an opinion. Going back to the beginning of our country -- historically, defenses meant protection of the homeland. Security has meant everything else. Written into our constitution, two different forces, two different functions.
Video examples
Jewel of Namibia PIPE Nat...
conservancies we went to the far north the homeland of the Himba people traditional pastoralists who don't have much in the way of material possessions they're still semi-nomadic but the trend is toward small permanent settlements with humble dwellings and yet the people
Video examples
Speared Crocodile Rescue...
the other crocodiles so I would imagine that he's suffering a lot you know these poor old crocodiles no one really has much love for a crocodile but they're incredibly important part of this ecosystem and keeping it all homeland and diverse and healthy
Video examples
Amy Toensing: The...
So, my first night on a homeland went something like this. It's always a crazy road to get there. You're gonna get stuck, you're gonna get bogged down. Really deep sand, so it was a really long day, and we got there really late at night and
Video examples
Fact-checking the Bible...
there's never been a census that ridiculous all right like because the why in the world would you have a census that required people to go back to their ancestral homeland when the whole point of a census is to find out where you are
Video examples
Kelli Swazey: Life that...
at least once in their lives. But what if that intimacy began long before you faced your own transition from life into death? What would life be like if the dead literally lived alongside you? In my husband's homeland
Video examples
Gabby Rivera: The story...
And she also sees the joy that they experience when their new homeland accepts them openly and offers them tremendous care. She gets to see great pain met with even greater compassion,
Video examples
Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
their indigenous homelands and around the world while they participate in modern global life they continue to follow agricultural and ceremonial practices of their ancestors
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Judy Biggert
American Politician
No one ever said that fighting the war against terrorism and defending our homeland would be easy. So let's support our troops, law enforcement workers, and our mission to keep our nation and our children safe in the days and years to come.
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Ali Abdullah Saleh
Yemeni Politician
In order every one in our homeland learns principles of democracy and the peaceful transition of power, and in order to stabilize and develop multiple choices in democratic practice.
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Dan Crenshaw
American Politician
People are realizing if they jump across our border and they have a child with them they can raise their hand and claim asylum and they will be caught and released into the homeland.
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Barack Obama
American President
We need to keep making our streets safer and our criminal justice system fairer - our homeland more secure, our world more peaceful and sustainable for the next generation.
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Dave Reichert
American Politician
Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.
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Kirstjen Nielsen
American Public Servant
We need to fund our troops. We need to protect them. We need to increase homeland security. These are vital national security interest we need to fund.
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Varg Vikernes
Norwegian Musician
I believe in blood, soil, and honour; family, homeland, and hamingja; strength, traditions, and courage.
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Phyllis Schlafly
American Activist
How can we protect homeland security unless the government stops the invasion of illegal aliens?
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Rod Blagojevich
American Politician
Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.
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George W. Bush
American President
There's no bigger task than protecting the homeland of our country.
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Judy Biggert
American Politician
No one ever said that fighting the war against terrorism and defending our homeland would be easy. So let's support our troops, law enforcement workers, and our mission to keep our nation and our children safe in the days and years to come.
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Ali Abdullah Saleh
Yemeni Politician
In order every one in our homeland learns principles of democracy and the peaceful transition of power, and in order to stabilize and develop multiple choices in democratic practice.
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Dan Crenshaw
American Politician
People are realizing if they jump across our border and they have a child with them they can raise their hand and claim asylum and they will be caught and released into the homeland.
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Barack Obama
American President
We need to keep making our streets safer and our criminal justice system fairer - our homeland more secure, our world more peaceful and sustainable for the next generation.
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Dave Reichert
American Politician
Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.
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Kirstjen Nielsen
American Public Servant
We need to fund our troops. We need to protect them. We need to increase homeland security. These are vital national security interest we need to fund.
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Varg Vikernes
Norwegian Musician
I believe in blood, soil, and honour; family, homeland, and hamingja; strength, traditions, and courage.
Quote examples
Phyllis Schlafly
American Activist
How can we protect homeland security unless the government stops the invasion of illegal aliens?
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Rod Blagojevich
American Politician
Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.
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George W. Bush
American President
There's no bigger task than protecting the homeland of our country.
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