Homeland
'hoʊmlænd
Definitions
The country where you were born, or where your family comes from.
'hoʊmlænd
A person's country of birth or ancestral origin.
She returned to her homeland after many years abroad.
💡 Simply: Your homeland is the place you think of as home because you were born there, or maybe your family is from there. It's where you feel like you belong! For example, if you were born in France but moved to the US when you were little, you might still think of France as your homeland.
👶 For kids: It's the place where you were born or where your family is from. Like, your home country!
More Examples
The soldiers fought to defend their homeland.
The artist's paintings celebrated the beauty of her homeland.
How It's Used
"Many refugees yearn to return to their homeland."
"The poet wrote passionately about his homeland."
"She felt a deep connection to her homeland's culture."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
a land flowing with milk and honey
A place of great prosperity and abundance.
"The settlers saw the new territory as a land flowing with milk and honey, offering opportunities for a better life."
From 'home' + 'land'. It emerged in the late 19th century, likely influenced by the German word 'Heimat'.
The term gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially with the rise of nationalism and the desire for national identity.
Memory tip
Think of the place where your 'home' is, plus the 'land' – the homeland!
Word Origin
"The combination of 'home' (Old English 'hām') and 'land' (Old English 'land')"