Homeland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəʊmˌlænd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homeland is a noun meaning The country that one regards as home.
Meaning
The country that one regards as home.
More Meanings
- One's country of residence.
- One's country of birth.
- The traditional territory of an ethnic group or a tribe or clan thereof.
- (South Africa, historical) An area set aside for black South Africans under the policy of apartheid.
Example Sentences
homeland security
defend the homeland
return to the homeland
They fought bravely to defend their homeland.
Word Forms
- homelands
Synonyms for homeland
Depending on context, synonyms include bantustan, motherland, fatherland.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fatherland, motherland, birthplace, hometown, native, domestic.
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