Motherland
noun
The country where a person was born or grew up.
She returned to her motherland after many years living abroad.
Often appears as...
- return to motherland
- defend the motherland
noun
The country considered as a place of origin.
Africa is often referred to as the motherland by those who trace their roots to it.
Often appears as...
- origin of motherland
- in the motherland
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The country where a person was born or grew up.
She returned to her motherland after many years living abroad.
Often appears as...
- return to motherland
- defend the motherland
noun
The country considered as a place of origin.
Africa is often referred to as the motherland by those who trace their roots to it.
Often appears as...
- origin of motherland
- in the motherland
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Connection
Emphasizes a deep, personal bond with one's place of origin.
I miss the unique culture of my motherland.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong feelings of nostalgia or patriotism.
Every song from my motherland stirs my heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Patriotic Duty
Suggests a sense of responsibility or service towards one's homeland.
He dreamed of doing something great for his motherland.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Connection
Emphasizes a deep, personal bond with one's place of origin.
I miss the unique culture of my motherland.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong feelings of nostalgia or patriotism.
Every song from my motherland stirs my heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Patriotic Duty
Suggests a sense of responsibility or service towards one's homeland.
He dreamed of doing something great for his motherland.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Connection
Emphasizes a deep, personal bond with one's place of origin.
I miss the unique culture of my motherland.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong feelings of nostalgia or patriotism.
Every song from my motherland stirs my heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Patriotic Duty
Suggests a sense of responsibility or service towards one's homeland.
He dreamed of doing something great for his motherland.
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Video examples
The revolutionary power...
Suddenly, there were more of us feeling worried about the fate of our nations and the future of the world. And maybe there were more of us now feeling like strangers in our own motherlands. And then this bizarre thing happened.
Video examples
The Story Behind...
of healing for veterans the city and the entire country the heart of the complex is the immense Statute motherland calls nearly twice as tall as the Statue of
Video examples
The revolutionary power...
Suddenly, there were more of us feeling worried about the fate of our nations and the future of the world. And maybe there were more of us now feeling like strangers in our own motherlands. And then this bizarre thing happened.
Video examples
The Story Behind...
of healing for veterans the city and the entire country the heart of the complex is the immense Statute motherland calls nearly twice as tall as the Statue of
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Fedor Emelianenko
Russian Athlete
For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.
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Mahesh Manjrekar
Indian Actor
As a child, I would attend shakhas, and the discipline and love for the motherland it instilled in me has helped immensely.
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Fat Joe
American Musician
As a little kid, I watched hip hop get created. So it's an honour for me to represent the Bronx, the motherland of hip hop.
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Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian Politician
We should be proud of the soldiers who laid down their lives for our motherland. We should be proud of them.
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Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
Tibet is a beautiful and richly endowed region of our great motherland.
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Ali Daei
Iranian Footballer
Each player has to dedicate himself to serve his motherland.
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Gulzar
Indian Poet
My country is India but my motherland remains Pakistan.
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Mikhail Kalashnikov
Russian Inventor
I made it to protect the motherland.
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M. F. Husain
Artist
India is my motherland.
Quote examples
Fedor Emelianenko
Russian Athlete
For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.
Quote examples
Mahesh Manjrekar
Indian Actor
As a child, I would attend shakhas, and the discipline and love for the motherland it instilled in me has helped immensely.
Quote examples
Fat Joe
American Musician
As a little kid, I watched hip hop get created. So it's an honour for me to represent the Bronx, the motherland of hip hop.
Quote examples
Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian Politician
We should be proud of the soldiers who laid down their lives for our motherland. We should be proud of them.
Quote examples
Hu Jintao
Chinese Statesman
Tibet is a beautiful and richly endowed region of our great motherland.
Quote examples
Ali Daei
Iranian Footballer
Each player has to dedicate himself to serve his motherland.
Quote examples
Gulzar
Indian Poet
My country is India but my motherland remains Pakistan.
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Mikhail Kalashnikov
Russian Inventor
I made it to protect the motherland.
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M. F. Husain
Artist
India is my motherland.
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