Synonyms for

Homeland

Verb / ˈhəʊˌmlænd / Another word for homeland — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

one's native country; a country or region that is home to a particular group or culture

Synonyms & similar words

fatherland nativeland mothercountry motherland countryoforigin fatherland motherland country nation home soil territory domain province region state land place birthplace roots heritage homestead

Synonyms by register

Formal

fatherland motherland native country birthplace

Informal

home turf stomping grounds neck of the woods

Literary

hearth native soil

Antonyms

alien foreign stranger outsider exile refugee

Common collocations

  • cherished homeland
  • defend the homeland
  • return to the homeland
  • ancestral homeland
  • lost homeland
  • sacred homeland
  • our homeland

Word family

noun homeland

Usage note

Often carries strong emotional and patriotic connotations. Can be used to refer to one's country of origin or a region with deep personal ties.

Example sentences

  1. My homeland is where my family is.
  2. The eagle is a symbol of my homeland.
  3. I miss my homeland when I'm away.
  4. I'm proud to be from my homeland.
  5. People from all over the world come to visit my homeland.

Quotes

  • "A man's homeland is wherever he prospers." - Aristophanes
  • "My homeland is in my heart." - Michael J. Fox
  • "The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" - Pablo Casals

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