Homeland

usgb/ˈhəʊmlænd/
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.
Visual representation of "homeland" - The country or place where a person was born, grew up, or feels they belong most.

Often appears as...

  • return to homeland
  • defend the homeland
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Emotional Connection

Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home.

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Whenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
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Not Always Birthplace

'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born.

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She calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
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Expression of Longing

Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin.

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He often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.
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